Rob the Mob

Name: Rob the Mob
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: March 21, 2014
Duration: 104 min
Rating: 63
Cast: Aida Turturro, Andy Garcia, Burt Young, Frank Whaley, Griffin Dunne

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Millennium Entertainment | Release Date: March 21, 2014 | R

Starring: Aida Turturro, Andy Garcia, Burt Young, Frank Whaley, Griffin Dunne, Michael Pitt, Michael Rispoli, Nina Arianda, Ray Romano

Summary: New York City, 1991. Small-time crooks Tommy (Michael Pitt) and Rosie (Nina Arianda) Uva, who specialize in robbing Mafia social clubs, stumble upon a secret so closely guarded that rank-and-file mobsters don’t even know of its existence. To the Feds, it’s the smoking gun they’ve been looking for—a key to dismantling New York’sNew York City, 1991. Small-time crooks Tommy (Michael Pitt) and Rosie (Nina Arianda) Uva, who specialize in robbing Mafia social clubs, stumble upon a secret so closely guarded that rank-and-file mobsters don’t even know of its existence. To the Feds, it’s the smoking gun they’ve been looking for—a key to dismantling New York’s already-faltering crime syndicate once and for all. To Big Al (Andy Garcia), it’s something that can't fall into the wrong hands. For Tommy and Rosie, caught between the law and a mob contract, the future depends on who gets to them first.… Expand

Director: Raymond De Felitta

Genre(s): Drama, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 104 min

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The Playlist Nikola Grozdanovic

Mar 21, 2014

Carefully balancing stereotypes with tasteful comedy, De Felitta has his three leads and a generally refreshing screenplay to thank for making Rob The Mob a joy to watch. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Sheila O'Malley

Mar 21, 2014

Breezy, sleazy, and sometimes-intense, Rob the Mob depicts a very specific sliver of time in New York history, a time overrun by crack, graffiti, and omnipresent organized crime. Read full review

Rene Rodriguez

Apr 3, 2014

Although the premise sounds gimmicky, Rob the Mob is based on a true, incredible story, and the sense of mortal danger is palpable every time Thomas goes in to score some loot (these men were not to be trifled with). Read full review

Bilge Ebiri

Mar 21, 2014

For all their fuck-ups, we never question why these two characters are still together. In these actors’ hands, ably guided by a director who deserves to be better known, this minor little crime caper becomes a very human romantic drama. Read full review

Ben Kenigsberg

Mar 20, 2014

The scowling Pitt proves no match for the Tony-winning Arianda, whose brassy, thick-accented positivity could probably cut down the gangsters as mercilessly as any gun. While the pair is robbing the mob, she’s stealing the movie. Read full review

Andrew Frisicano

Mar 18, 2014

Early on, the film bristles with endorphins and oddness. Read full review

Sam Weisberg

Mar 18, 2014

The stickups, while plenty funny... lack any sense of dread or danger. And while De Felitta has a knack for slaphappy eroticism — with the feisty Arianda on board, the sex scenes have genuine heat — he also resorts too often to sappy lyricism. Read full review

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LeZee

Jul 22, 2014

Based on the true story which resembles 'Bonnie and Clyde'. That's what everyone says and expressing their displeasure over this movie. But it's nothing wrong with a movie to inspire from the true event even it is similar to other stories. In this movie they gave right credit mentioning theBased on the true story which resembles 'Bonnie and Clyde'. That's what everyone says and expressing their displeasure over this movie. But it's nothing wrong with a movie to inspire from the true event even it is similar to other stories. In this movie they gave right credit mentioning the notorious criminals couple Bonnie and Clyde. But the reason I went for it is the director of 'City Island' expecting something similar feast and it did not upset me. I absolutely enjoyed it.

A couple who rob shops for a living come clean after spending few years in a correctional facility. Still, they are together and working hard, but not enough earn to pay bills. Meanwhile, the famous ongoing trial of a criminal gang that rocked the States attracts them. So they plan to rob the mob and it stunts both the end, mobs and the cops. Soon the couple becomes the target and how the story resolve is the rest which explained effectively.

‘‘Guns and wiseguys
is a bad mix.

There's no doubt, this movie is fine, but the only disadvantage is that if you have already saw 'Bonnie and Clyde' then this would interest you less. Both the stories are completely different, but by the couple it is comparable. The lead couples were very good, especially Nina Adrianda and I think I saw best of her. Andy Garcia's show was missing. Being a powerful underworld kingpin, his character won't stand up to the standards of the title. When 'Bonnie and Clyde' meets 'Goodfellas', this is not what we anticipated, instead a crucial clash. In the end, I think it stood true to the real story, that is what all matters. I still feel it is a nice flick to give a try if you like the gangster theme.

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lucianogeneroso

Jun 15, 2014

True stories about the mafia are perhaps the great topic Hollywood has exploited since the seventies. But this movie is more then that. Is not about honor between thieves or families traditions. Is more about lost souls, revenge and a no-turning-back path some choose to be in.

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salmonjuly

Jun 8, 2014

The plot is as flat/dumb as main characters are, but this trait is the one that makes this movies so unbelievably... cute? Not 'so bad it's almost good', but something like 'so simple almost good'. I probably do miss this kind of simplicity in the movies.

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Tss5078

Jan 11, 2016

1992, small time thugs Thomas and Rosie Uva are tired of knocking over convience stores for peanuts, so one night they come up with an idea, a crazy idea. While scouting locations, Thomas accidentally stumbled upon a mafia owned bar and realized, there's a whole lot of money there and not1992, small time thugs Thomas and Rosie Uva are tired of knocking over convience stores for peanuts, so one night they come up with an idea, a crazy idea. While scouting locations, Thomas accidentally stumbled upon a mafia owned bar and realized, there's a whole lot of money there and not much protection. For the next year, the duo ripped off the mob without consequence, until they took something that made them both the biggest targets in New York. This is another unbelievably true story, that has been brought to the big screen and the public eye, because of our on-going fascination with organized crime. Mafia movies do so well at the box office, that writers are scrambling to find any story they can turn into a film and it's the audience that has benefited the most. Some people say these movies glorify crime, and maybe they do, but to me, anything Mafia related is just fascinating. Watching these films and hearing these stories, you think how could that have happened? Then you go to Wikipedia and find out it's all true! Rob The Mob is the latest in a bunch of these little known Mafia stories to hit the big screen and it does not disappoint. Who plays a Mafia don better than Andy Garcia? Add to that the intense, Michael Pitt, straight off a successful run in Boardwalk Empire, and you have the makings of a terrific cast. The bottom line, Rob The Mob isn't Goodfellas, but it's a hell of a story, with a cast that's experienced in these types of films. It's pretty much what you'd expect from a Mafia movie, but if your like me, that doesn't matter much, it's the story and personalities that you're really interested in.… Expand

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MovieGuys

Apr 5, 2014

Rob the Mob: adequate movie, bad title. The plot is full of holes, and I find it very hard to believe that this film was based on a true story. However, the film is quirky and unique in ways that moves it above average genre fare for its non-linear filming style.

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shellview

May 23, 2015

I found this film very uneven. The beginning was light hearted and interesting. Although I did not find the two main characters particularly likeable or interesting some of their escapades were fun. The collection agency and employees would make a great sitcom. The early robberies wereI found this film very uneven. The beginning was light hearted and interesting. Although I did not find the two main characters particularly likeable or interesting some of their escapades were fun. The collection agency and employees would make a great sitcom. The early robberies were outrageous in the ineptitude. Then the film took a serious turn that just did not work. I sensed no dread or sadness for the young couple. It plodded along until a weird over-extended ending. In better hands this could have been a terrific movie but it turned out just "okay".… Expand

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TVJerry

Apr 24, 2014

Two small-time crooks in New York 1991 discover that Mafia social clubs are full of money and no guns, so they start robbing them (based on a true story). Unfortunately, the guy (Michael Pitt) is hot headed, dumb and never likable. On the other hand, Nina Arianda has created a delightfulTwo small-time crooks in New York 1991 discover that Mafia social clubs are full of money and no guns, so they start robbing them (based on a true story). Unfortunately, the guy (Michael Pitt) is hot headed, dumb and never likable. On the other hand, Nina Arianda has created a delightful character as the girlfriend. She got lots of comic moxie and is the only worthwhile thing about the movie (except Griffin Dunne's supporting role). The script attempts to have emotional depth, but the writing and direction are flat. To make matters worse, it's predictable at every turn and the music is terrible. What starts out with a bouncy pace soon loses momentum and becomes a tedious yawn.… Expand

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