Rob the Mob

This is a true story, although I do not recall this young couple who ROB THE MOB, in the newspapers.Then again, back in the day- when this takes place, the papers probably had news on mafia activity so often, it probably didn't stand out much.Or at least not until the Feds started working hard to bring the families that comprised the mafia, down. I plan to research this Bonnie and Clyde couple ( as dubbed by the press) online, to see how close to reality the movie is, because it all seems pretty darn realistic, but also pretty unbelievable if only because of the sheer audacity and madness of this twosome.It is these two young lovers who ROB THE MOB and don't feel bad about it. Or overly worried.What is familiar, are the mob names thrown around in conversation as well as the mafia characters in the movie- so many of these depicted or mentioned, really existed.This was actually an interesting story and if the movie had a flaw, it was that you didn't get to know the Bonnie and Clyde couple as much as you wanted to. All you really know, is they are young, totally in love, and devoted to one another- along with being incredibly crazy( and naive) to mess with the mob.Stay for the end and start of credits, because you see the photo of the actual young Bonnie and Clyde couple.Over all, I sat pretty amazed at the total chutzpah this couple had, to rob from the mob.The gravity of what they are doing, never seems to register with either of them.And perhaps, that is exactly why they dared to do it.This is the period in time, when things started to go south( luck wise) for Teflon John Gotti.All the actors did their roles justice. Ray Romano is believable as a reporter/columnist with a conscience.I wish his role had been developed more. Just as we get a feel for the kind of guy he is, the movie is starting to draw to a close.Michael Pitt, who is playing the CLYDE character is noted for his role on *Boardwalk Empire*. In this film, he also plays a daring young guy, with more than a touch of crazy and anger issues, much like the character that he also plays on the HBO series.In this movie his hair is darker; but you still see those intense eyes and the fearlessness to do what he wants to do, or what he feels is justified to do....And some how, in this movie- just like Boardwalk Empire- you find him likeable.Basically, just change the time periods and you have the same guy and believe me, that is in no way, a put down to Michael Pitt. He fits this part well, but I am looking forward to seeing him in more movies and in different types of roles as he matures.

A minor mob picture, but a consistently entertaining one. Based, as they say, on “true events” and embellishing that story into a screenplay that works surprisingly well. Our protagonists are lowlifes, sure, but we do come to care about them.Michael Pitt, who could win a Derek Zoolander award for being just really, really ridiculously good looking, and Nina Arianda who just radiates infectious enthusiasm, play the fun couple who supplement their collection agency earnings with a series of armed robberies of the most dangerous people in NYC. Dumb as rocks, sweet, incapable of keeping their mouths shut and oblivious to their situation, you have to root for them to get away with it.Griffin Dunne, though! What a perfect choice for the over-the-top collection agency boss! Manic, toothy, enraptured with himself and self-help books, he steals every scene he’s in. I’d like to see a movie about this guy maybe more than the social club Bonnie and Clyde. He’s what Steve Carrell used to try for back in the “Office” days before he got all serious and introspective and doing dull “important” movies.And as fan of big Detroit iron, I was tickled to see a big ol’ Buick Century, one of GM’s more baroque “Colonnade” models front and center. Great car!It’s a little heavy on grainy colorized flashbacks and things slow down with the family drama scenes, but this small, inexpensive picture kept my interest all the way through and wrapped things up neatly by the end. Robbing the mob is not a good career move for the dumb and reckless. It's no "Goodfellas", but “Rob the Mob” is a nice no-big-deal movie that’s worth your hour and a half.

This is a case of a film being driven by the performances and the script. I say that because I don't think director Raymond De Felitta achieves a real tone for the material. It starts in a bouncy comic way and veers off in a made-for-cable documentary tone and the switch in gears doesn't mesh. De Felitta is probably trying to pay homage to Martin Scorsese but it ends up as a half-hearted attempt. The strength of the screenplay by Jonathan Fernandez which is rich in detail and characterization is able to overcome these obstacles. The film is abetted by terrific performances by newcomers Michael Pitt and Nina Arianda who make both a funny and sensuous larcenous duo. Their sexual chemistry ignites the screen. The supporting roles are impeccably cast with Andy Garcia a standout as a gentleman mob boss. It's a shame this film took the straight-to-video route because it has a whole lot more to offer than the standard summer offerings.

This is a true & hilarious story well worth all the other benefits you get with Amazon Prime Video!! The ending is sad but extremely well done - ya gotta see this!! If you're a Michael Pitt fan he's awesome in this but so is the entire cast, especially Nina Arianda who plays his wild girlfriend. Lots of surprises & never a dull moment! I was paying sooooo much damn money to get movie channels with Comcast/Xfinity - you won't believe how many free & NEW ones you'll have access to with a Prime membership including your eligible for Amazon Prime shipping costs when you place an order. Enjoy!! Yah, I know the end sux but it is a bittersweet ending for a terrific true events movie!! ~>The rest you'll spend LYAO!!!

This was really entertaining. A different type of Mafia story with a great cast that includes many actors from many mob films that will put a smile on your face. This has funny moments, sad moments, crime, romance and family dynamics. There is something for everyone in this film. There are points in the film that drag and are filled with montages set to music, if not for that flaw it is a five star movie. No graphic killing scenes, no profanity and no sex scenes. Recommended.

This based on a true story... if-some-what with artistic licence,but, it still makes a good film.It is a bit drawn out, but has a great cast, with a surprise performancefrom Cathy Moriarty.Watch it as a movie, as it has very little to do with the real life story.

It''s ok,but i expected more from this cast.Lead characters just plain stupid.Based on a true story,but what were they thinking?

Well worth a watch

Well worth watching

I loved this movie. Two leads were fantastic. Great chemistry together. Funny parts too. The fact that it was true story was entertaining more. I had never heard this story so I was shocked at end!!! Enjoyable movie.