Brooklyn Rules (2007)

User Rating:

6.4/10   

Director:

Michael Corrente

Writer (WGA):

Terence Winter (written by)

Release Date:

28 May 2009 (Israel)

Genre:

Crime | Drama

Tagline:

Not made to be broken

Plot:

Brooklyn, 1985. With the mob world as a backdrop, three life-long friends struggle with questions of love, loss and loyalty. |

Plot Keywords:

Friend | Brooklyn | Friendship | Dead Dog | University

Cast

Paulo Araujo	...	Young Michael
Daniel Tay	...	Young Bobby
Ty Thomas Reed	...	Young Carmine (as Ty Reed)
Alec Baldwin	...	Caesar Manganaro
Scott Caan	...	Carmine Mancuso
Jerry Ferrara	...	Bobby Canzoneri
Freddie Prinze Jr.	...	Michael Turner
Mena Suvari	...	Ellen
Chris Caldovino	...	Philly Cabrese
Alexa Havins	...	Blonde - Brooklyn Girl
Christian Maelen	...	Gino
John Cenatiempo	...	Bouncer #1
Staci Rudnitsky	...	Allison
Annie Golden	...	Dottie
Monica Keena	...	Amy

Also Known As:

Nailed Right In (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated R for violence, pervasive language and some sexual content.

Runtime:

99 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

USA:R | Singapore:M18 | Australia:MA | New Zealand:R16

Filming Locations:

Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Cataland Films

Trivia:

During production, the working title of the film was "Nailed Right In".

Goofs:

Crew or equipment visible: Wheh Carmine is walking down the sidewalk to the store, a lady comes out of the front door. When Carmine starts to close the door you can see the cameraman's reflection off of the glass.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in The Lucky Ones (2008)

Great film. Instant classic of the coming of age genre

Went to a screening last night and was blown away. Michael Corrente is the kind of director that is in short supply these days. With all the garbage coming out of Hollywood, he has resisted the temptation to head west and make more $ and has instead stuck to his roots. Brooklyn Rules is a powerful independent film with a very realistic take on the coming of age genre. The cast is top notch. The stars and supporting characters ring incredibly true. I'm not going to list all the names (and there are some of the top actors out there) but just look at the credits and know that each of the actors did some of his/her best work to date. Scenes of the three best friends growing together are inter-cut with elements of harrowing violence and blossoming love. The total effect is one that left me wondering why so few films have the balance of Brooklyn Rules. So many are all out in one direction. Hyper violence- or total sex for 90 minutes. This movie has classical composition and pacing yet is completely original in it's own way. A harrowing portrait of learning the horrors of the modern city life. The soundtrack is amazing on its own. Kudos to all involved- Great job!