There is loads going on with this feature. First of all, it is one the last pictures directed by the late Sidney Lumet. Here, he goes back to the court movie which started his career (one of best movies ever made, '12 angry men') but this time, it is not a drama, it is a comedy. I have to say the story is rather fascinating. Obviously, it has been dramatized but still what a material! Then, I was ... read more
Description:The mobster Jackie DiNorscio is shot by his own cousin at home while in probation but survives. Later he is arrested dealing drugs and sentenced to thirty years in prison. The prosecutor Sean Kierney proposes a deal to Jackie, immediately releasing him if he testifies against the Lucchese family and other mafia families but Jackie doeThe mobster Jackie DiNorscio is shot by his own cousin at home while in probation but survives. Later he is arrested dealing drugs and sentenced to thirty years in prison. The prosecutor Sean Kierney proposes a deal to Jackie, immediately releasing him if he testifies against the Lucchese family and other mafia families but Jackie does not accept to rat his friends that he loves. When the trial begins, he asks the judge Finestein to defend himself without the assistance of a lawyer.... (more)(less)
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"I'm not a gangster. I'm a gagster!"
Vin Diesel was very impressive here. I did not think he was a very good actor before, but he did a great job here. He should to do more movie like this and less Fast and Furious movies. Peter Dinklage, who was the reason i wanted to see this in the first place, was outstanding as usual. He is still proving why he is one of my favorite actors working today.
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“There is loads going on with this feature. First of all, it is one the last pictures directed by the late Sidney Lumet. Here, he goes back to the court movie which started his career (one of best movies ever made, '12 angry men') but this time, it is not a drama, it is a comedy. I have to say the story is rather fascinating. Obviously, it has been dramatized but still what a material! Then, I was quite blown away by Vin Diesel. Who thought he could play so well?!? Not me. He manages to make his character hilarious but also, sympathetic. One hand is telling bullsh*t all the time but on the other hand, he is really saying what he thinks. I know it doesn't make much sense... The movie is not flawless though. There is one scene at the end when Jackie (the main character) votes "NO!" and then a” read more
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