Knockaround Guys (2001)

User Rating:

5.9/10   

Directors:

Brian Koppelman
David Levien

Writers (WGA):

Brian Koppelman (written by) &
David Levien (written by)

Release Date:

11 October 2002 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Comedy | Crime | Drama | Thriller

Tagline:

How many friends can you trust with your life?

Plot:

The wannabe sons of mobsters go to a remote town in the Midwest, and get themselves into more trouble than anyone could anticipate.

Plot Keywords:

Mobster | Montana | Mob | Money | Brooklyn

Cast

Barry Pepper	...	Matty Demaret
Andy Davoli	...	Chris Scarpa (as Andrew Davoli)
Seth Green	...	Johnny Marbles
Vin Diesel	...	Taylor Reese
John Malkovich	...	Teddy Deserve
Arthur J. Nascarella	...	Billy Clueless (as Arthur Nascarella)
Tom Noonan	...	Sheriff Decker
Nicholas Pasco	...	Freddy the Watch
Shawn Doyle	...	Deputy Ward
Kevin Gage	...	Brucker
Dennis Hopper	...	Benny Chains
Andrew Francis	...	Matty at 13
John Liddle	...	Heslep the Barkeep
Kris Lemche	...	Decker
Dov Tiefenbach	...	Teeze

MPAA:

Rated R for violence, language and some drug use.

Runtime:

92 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

Iceland:16 | USA:R (certificate #37966) | Singapore:M18 (cut) | Netherlands:12 | Netherlands:16 (DVD rating) | South Korea:15 | New Zealand:R16 | Argentina:16 | Australia:MA | Canada:14A | Germany:16 | Norway:15 | Spain:18 | UK:15

Filming Locations:

Alberta, Canada

Company:

New Line Cinema

Trivia:

When Seth Green is in the plane drinking coffee, you see him wince a little - not because the coffee is hot - but because Vin Diesel had put his cigarette out in the coffee, prior to the filming of that scene

Goofs:

Continuity: While in the hotel room as Matty and Taylor are watching the hunting show, Matty sets down his drink which appears back in his hand the next shot.

Quotes:

Johnny Marbles: Yeah, cause you wouldn't wanna misplace your cow or anything.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Film Geek (2005)

Soundtrack:

Make a Deal with the City

Vin speaks

Greetings again from the darkness. After seeing a few of the chick flicks that are currently dominating the cinema, I was looking forward to a little testosterone. Relative newcomers Brian Koppelman and David Levien co-wrote and co-directed this little mob film. Barry Pepper ("Saving Private Ryan" and "61") does an admirable job in his first attempt at carrying a movie. He does get some nice assistance from Seth Green ("Austin Powers" movies) and Vin Diesel, Tom Noonan, Dennis Hopper and John Malkovich. Vin Diesel is surprisingly impressive in the second half of the film where he actually gets to act. Tom Noonan ("Manhunter") provides another creepy character for his resume. Dennis Hopper has very little screen time, and thankfully, the directors keep his close-ups to a minimum. John Malkovich provides some veteran acting stability, but at times, seems to dare Pepper to stay in the shot with him. Overall, interesting, though simple, story that supposedly addresses the lack of loyalty among friends - even in the mob world.