The Wannabe

Name: The Wannabe
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Crime
Released: December 4, 2015
Duration: 90 min
Rating: 49

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Orion Pictures | Release Date: December 4, 2015 | Not Rated

Summary: Based on true events, The Wannabe is the story of a man obsessed with Mafia culture as he attempts to become a part of this lifestyle by fixing the 1992 trial of infamous mobster John Gotti and going on a crime spree of his own.

Director: Nick Sandow

Genre(s): Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Crime

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 90 min

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Andy Webster

Dec 3, 2015

Mr. Piazza offers a persuasive portrait of decline, but it is the crumbling beauty and flailing hopes of Rose that resonate. Ms. Arquette comprehends the character inside and out, and her aim is true. Read full review

John DeFore

Oct 22, 2015

Writer/director Nick Sandow finds a tailor-made lead in Vincent Piazza, who both looks the part and makes sense of his character's ridiculous aspirations; with Patricia Arquette playing the girlfriend who stood by his side, the picture of debased ambition is almost too convincing to enjoy. Read full review

Robert Abele

Dec 3, 2015

The mix of callous humor and romantic doom doesn't always hold up, but in its best moments, The Wannabe finds real spikiness in the pitfalls of anti-hero worship. Read full review

Ronnie Scheib

Oct 22, 2015

Since Thomas’ character is incapable of change or variation, and the film’s only engaging supporting players occupy a small fraction of the running time, it falls squarely upon Arquette to carry the film. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Dec 1, 2015

As befits a film with Martin Scorsese as a credited producer, “Wannabe” is more “King of Comedy” tragic, more sadly psychotic, than its 2014 predecessor. Read full review

Clayton Dillard

Nov 30, 2015

The film is less a revisionist take on the circumstances of John Gotti's 1992 indictment than a tedious love child of Bonnie and Clyde and Goodfellas. Read full review

Abbey Bender

Dec 4, 2015

Director Nick Sandow relies on a drab color palette that suits the generally humorless script. Read full review

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JLuis_001

Feb 6, 2018

Some good elements, to tell truth the story is not really bad, I actually found it quite interesting but the treatment is weak although the two actors in the leading roles do a good work, discreet but good enough.

I've gotta say that the vision of this movie is credible but limited, onlySome good elements, to tell truth the story is not really bad, I actually found it quite interesting but the treatment is weak although the two actors in the leading roles do a good work, discreet but good enough.

I've gotta say that the vision of this movie is credible but limited, only the ones interested in the gangster genre will find it more relatable.… Expand

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samuelreeds

Dec 23, 2015

This movie attempts to portray a love story similar to the ones in goodfellas or casino, but fails to keep a consistent and obvious plot. I often find myself in the situation of asking why these characters are in the position they're in, with lapses in time that are uncalled for. If you wantThis movie attempts to portray a love story similar to the ones in goodfellas or casino, but fails to keep a consistent and obvious plot. I often find myself in the situation of asking why these characters are in the position they're in, with lapses in time that are uncalled for. If you want a subpar modern reiteration of Bonnie and Clyde gangster story, this is your movie.… Expand

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