Focus pictures, when on, delivers great films on a small budget with a core group of excellent actors. This one boasts Ethan Hawke, Totally under-appreciated Mark Ruffalo (Zach's with me on this one), and the beautiful and talented (rare) Amanda Peet. Donnie Wahlberg should be mentioned as well... kidding. Your standard Focus picture bio-pic of good fellas in the Southy paht of Bahstahn. All they know is robbing, beating, stealing. Great acting highlights the story of the grind of two-bit gangsters and their want for something more. Mark Ruffalo plays a family man who after a 5-stretch (5 years in prison), tries to go straight realizing his family is more important than "the big score". Hawke is his best friend/partner in crime. It's just an excellent character study and Ruffalo, as always, brings the wood. He's from Kenosha, random great fact.
Bottom Line: 7.7 out of 10. I'm glad I paid 3 bucks it from Hollywood Video, even though it took like two months to get here. I recommend a viewing. It's not your Disney bullshit, just a solid film that's all heart and soul and no CGI. Somebody help me kick my bargain DVD addiction.
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