Brooklyn Rules (2007)

Director:

Michael Corrente

Writer (WGA):

Terence Winter (written by)

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:

New York City | New York | Brooklyn | Gangster | University

Cast

Alec Baldwin	...	Caesar Manganaro
Scott Caan	...	Carmine Mancuso
Freddie Prinze Jr.	...	Michael Turner Jr.
Jerry Ferrara	...	Bobby Canzoneri
Mena Suvari	...	Ellen
Monica Keena	...	Amy
Robert Turano	...	Mr. Canzoneri
Phyllis Kay	...	Mrs. Canzoneri
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Ursula Abbott	...	Angela
Paulo Araujo	...	Young Michael
Marc Alan Austen	...	Rabbi
P.J. Brown	...	Earl Webber
Chris Caldovino	...	Philly Cabrese
John Cenatiempo	...	Bouncer
Bern Cohen	...	Jeweler #1
Tibor Feldman	...	Professor Foster
Annie Golden	...	Dottie
Alexa Havins	...	Blonde - Brooklyn Girl
Rome Kanda	...	Dealer
Frank Lapetina	...	Jimmy Bags
Christian Maelen	...	Gino
Jeffrey M. Marchetti	...	Shooter
Dan McCabe	...	Eugene
Larry Nuñez	...	Busboy
Brian O'Neill	...	Priest
Anthony Paolucci	...	Truck Driver
Richard Perello	...	Pastels Bartender
Ty Thomas Reed	...	Young Carmine
Ed Rubeo	...	Jeweler #2
Staci Rudnitsky	...	Allison
Elyse Seiden	...	Woman in Crowd
Daniel Tay	...	Young Bobby
James Thompson	...	Addiction Bouncer
Kevin Thoms	...	Drunk Preppie
Lin Tucci	...	Aunt Louise
Anthony Vincent	...	Thug #1

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 | Australia:MA | Singapore:M18 | 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:

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:

References Kiss of the Spider Woman (1985)

Yet another coming-of-age 'in NY' movie...(that must be seen...or else)

If you enjoy any of the (non-comedic) 'coming-of-age' movies that have come out since the mid-eighties (with Stand By Me in 1986)...Also, any Alec Baldwin fans must see this. Although I really don't feel Alec was in nearly enough scenes and could have substantially helped this movie considerably by his presence with 'the boys'...Even if he'd been superimposed as a ghost that 'somehow influenced their decisions'...The acting (or maybe casting) of the main characters was a lil' sketchy from tie to time, in my opinion and left e feeling somewhat like 'hey, I'm watching a movie'...which is distracting, as it's a sign of quality when you are 'only able' to stay immersed in the story being told and literally 'forget' you are watching a movie...I even found myself 'taking a couple of breaks (to let the cat out, take a pee, get a drink, etc, etc.) during some of the slower 'connecting' scenes...And I'm sure you know what I mean...The sign of a really well-done film, is when you literally 'can't take your eyes off the screen', allowing any normal distractions to go completely unnoticed (or when the distraction is too much, you flip out and extinguish whatever -or whoever- is the cause of the distraction)...That's a great movie and although this one doesn't fall into that category, it's still one that shouldn't be missed...Overlook the small 'blips' in the acting (it really does get a little awkward -and forced- in a few scenes) and the 'non-emotion' in a few scenes (when there should be a great deal of tear-jerking emotion)...And, as previously stated, the 'under-use' of Alec Baldwin in scenes where he could have definitely been utilized in some creative (and often obvious) ways, which would have really contributed to the overall 'effectiveness' of the story trying to 'get-told'...Otherwise, it's a decent attempt and still stands as (yet another) must-see coming-of-age movies...In easier terms...put it on your 'list-o'-flicks' and when the movie you wanted to see isn't available, grab a copy of this instead...it's pretty much guaranteed to be in-stock...and you won't feel like it was a wasted trip to the 'get a movie place' after you've seen it...Just don't feel like you are incapable of emotion, when you think you should be 'upset over this' or whatever...It's not you, it's the film...