The Brooklyn Banker is a 2016 American action crime drama film written by Michael Ricigliano Jr., directed by Federico Castelluccio and starring Troy Garity, David Proval, Elizabeth Masucci and Paul Sorvino.
Plot
Cast
- Troy Garity as Santo
- Paul Sorvino as Benny
- David Proval as Manny
- Elizabeth Masucci as Ann Bastucci
- John Bedford Lloyd as Agent Cahil
- Arthur J. Nascarella as Father Matteo
Release
The film was released on August 5, 2016.[1]
Reception
The film has a 20% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on five reviews.[2] Kyle Smith of the New York Post awarded the film two and a half stars out of four.[3]
Daniel M. Gold of The New York Times gave the film a negative review and wrote, "So much pedigree, so little payoff."[4]
Craig D. Lindsey of The Village Voice also gave the film a negative review and wrote, "Unfortunately, this low-budget production comes up short in many places: limited performances, barely developed characters, a muddled script."[5]
References
- ^ Scheck, Frank (August 4, 2016). "'The Brooklyn Banker': Film Review". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ "The Brooklyn Baker". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ Smith, Kyle (August 4, 2016). "Troy Garity is the best part of 'Brooklyn Banker'". New York Post. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ Gold, Daniel M. (August 4, 2016). "Review: In 'The Brooklyn Banker,' Troy Garity Shows Promise (With the Mob)". The New York Times. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
- ^ Lindsey, Craig D. (August 3, 2016). "Seventies Crime Throwback 'The Brooklyn Banker' Isn't Romantic About Neighborhood Toughs". The Village Voice. Retrieved April 30, 2024.
