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On Valentines Day Dayton police were called to Esther Price on Wayne Avenue to reports of a man trying to rob the cashier. He watches Sammy the Bull's testimony, and he perks up when Sammy explains that no guns are allowed in mafia social clubs. I couldn't say I actually liked him in this one as all I could see was the dumb ass true life moron he plays (which is a credit to his acting skills). Study: Do Americans Still Engage With the Bible? It's 1991 NYC. Pray for actors and movie makers in Hollywood. The robbery scenes are packed with comedic tension, and for awhile its hard not to get swept away in his excitement over his ill-gotten gains, because Tommy is robbing the gangsters for somewhat sympathetic reasons, to avenge his fathers death. A series of funny robberies occur, with laughs coming from his making the Mob men to strip to their underwear and stealing their clothes so they cant chase him. and the Video taken of the incident shows unidentified people first crowding around the entrance of the convenience store at the ARCOgas station and kicking down its glass door to gain entry. Unidentified people are seen early Sunday, April 16, breaking into an ARCOgas station convenience store in Compton, California. He gets released from jail and she gets him a job at the agency. Great casting, including (and he looks really good and clean) Ray Romano as a jaded Mob reporter tired of writing about the same thing, who falls for the kids as hard as you will, and I did. "It makes me angry,"Norrice Heron, whom KTLA said witnessed the events, told the station. Based on a true story, electric and poignant crime-thriller ROB THE MOB chronicles two lovers whose audacious heists of Mafia social clubs in New York Characters seem to be on the wrong side most of the times (at least those shown here). All of this is set against the celebrity fest that was the Gotti trial, which is integrated well. Hobby Lobbys David Green on Giving: God Will Bless What Were Doing, Actor Rob Lowe Shares Secret to 31-Year Marriage: [Sheryl] is my Best Friend, UConn Co-Captain Wants To Give All Glory To God Following NCAA Tournament Win, Eddie McClintock Dedicates New Faith-Filled Movie To Father: My Hero, My Best Friend, Anne Wilson: I Just Started to Cry Thinking About How Far Gods Taken Me, THE CHOSEN Reaches Over 100 Million Viewers as Season 4 Filming Begins, THE JOURNEY: A MUSIC SPECIAL FROM ANDREA BOCELLI, The Tomb Was Empty You Can Trust the Easter Story, BLUE BLOODS Officially Renewed for Season 14, SUPER MARIO BROS. 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Artistically, ROB THE MOB is a solid movie, but there is no final sense of legal or moral justice. Big Al is furious at Sal, who explains that Joey D had the list because Sal thought no one would think such an old man had such an important piece of evidence. The filming began in May 2013 in Manhattan, New York City. He is happy to give Tommy a job and a second chance. To rent Brothers against Brothers, the documentary, click here. And the based-on-a-true story gangster drama "Rob the Mob" is certainly not a bad flick. Privacy Policy Well, although there are some funny moments, the story of a dumb young couple who really don't seem to have much of a clue about anything and end up paying for their stupidity with their lives, is no comedy. The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. The ARCOgas station in Compton, California, was targeted by a mob of youth. He leaves the club by shooting up the walls and saying, "This is for Frankie Uva". For the money and long stored grudge against the mob. If I've got this right, Rob The Mob was marketed as a comedy. So Tommy thought it would be a good idea to play Bonnie and Clyde and have Rose his girlfriend drive the getaway car, and he would enter the unarmed Mafia social clubs, advise all members to undress before robbing them. Cardozo is outraged to learn that the FBI will not give Tommy and Rosie any protection for the role that they played in the investigation. To me the fact that all the lines of right and wrong are blurred makes this that much more fun and enjoyable to watch. Coming Soon, Regal How did this man honestly expect to get away with that?! When Tommy flees, the mobsters chase after him out of the club. By creating an account, you agree to the Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Android | RSS | More. Disappointing! That alone could have made a great movie but the director made a right mess of it. limited, Release Date (Streaming): I couldn't believe that Tommy didn't wear a face mask or try and lay low so he didn't get caught. It is said that in one club, as he was brandishing his heist weapon of choice, an Uzi sub-machine gun, one of his victims pointed out the foolhardy nature of his choice of robbery venues. A family devotional that combines your favorite movies with Gospel truths! All rights reserved. Overall, ROB THE MOB would be more enjoyable for media-wise moviegoers without the strong foul language and with stronger moral content. Troubled young man (Michael Pitt) with nothing going for him except love from his phenomenally loyal girlfriend (Nina Arianda), decides to do something insane,steal from the mob and be some kind of modern Robin Hood. The movie does start off a little slow but is a movie that you should keep watching because it is very worth it. Mob boss Big Al (Andy Garca) doesn't want to kill them with all the heat. The FBI has always wanted such a document because it undermines the standard mafia defense that they are not a real organization. Cinemark Sign up for our mailing list to receive the latest news, interviews, and movie reviews for families: Movieguide is a 501c3 non-profit. WebA true crime drama, Rob the Mob tells the unlikely story of how two naive small-time criminals ended up bringing down the New York Mafia. Sammy the Bull did testify at that trial and it would be probable that he would say something like this. On the way back to the office, Lovell notices an Uzi under a blanket in the back seat. That's what everyone says and expressing their displeasure over this movie. Rob the Mob is a 2014 American romantic crime film directed by Raymond De Felitta and written by Jonathan Fernandez. The film stars Michael Pitt, Nina Arianda, Andy Garca, Ray Romano, Aida Turturro, Frank Whaley, Michael Rispoli and Joseph R. Gannascoli, and is based on a true story. It was released on March 21, 2014. Enter your email to download your free devotion for families! Production Co: By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Click here to become a monthly partner and get Jesus Revolution on DVD for FREE! And the storytelling isn't that great either, as it does a poor job at creating suspense. I am just trying to tell the story working with the news reports I can find and compare and contrast to the movie. They are depicted as a bunch of fat guys sitting around playing cards and making rice balls, but the guy at the back of the club who seems to know where everybody is, made me laugh out loud. There is also a great soundtrack. All rights reserved. Rob the Mob chronicles the lives of a real-life Bonnie and Clyde who made the bold move to rob and humiliate some of New York Citys most powerful mobsters. FBI Agents have the club under surveillance, and they are stunned at the sound of gunfire. Their story has been fictionalized in the 2014 film Rob the Mob and the 2015 film The Wannabe. I mean seriously, who would hold up the mob (or anyone) and show their face and then take personal belongings such as gold watches which could easily be identified as belonging to a particular person - also with no disguise. WebRob the Mob. WebRob the Mob Italian Cashier 2014 I Origins Sofi's Mother (uncredited) 2014 The Wolf of Wall Street Nicky Koskoff's Escort (uncredited) 2013 Blue Bloods Rose (uncredited) TV Series 2013 1 episode Law & Order: Criminal Intent Dolce & Gabbana Model TV Series 2011 1 episode Win Win Martini (uncredited) 2011 See all Producer Previous 1 The Richy Show A downside to the movie is that Ray Romano is underused in a dramatic turn as a newspaper columnist who wants to help the young couple escape. Despite the fascinating real-life events that Rob the Mob is based on, the film has trouble telling it in a compelling and interesting way. He and his 31-year-old wife, who worked as the getaway driver, started holding up mafia social clubs throughout New York City that were owned by the Gambino crime family and the Bonanno crime family. The robberies committed by the couple -- in Brooklyn, Queens and Little Italy, at clubs with names like the Hawaiian Moonlighters and the Veterans and Friends -- "It's unbelievable, unreal. Plus we wanted to compare the movie with the real events. There were these two whack jobs who robbed and humiliated the mafiosi at their recreational clubs. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. An exciting and fun way to grow spiritually and together as a family, Download for FREE right now and transform your family movie nights. I guess we focused on the mafia guys too much. I liked it. ROB THE MOB is an intense, character-based crime drama about the true story of a young New York City man who robbed the Mob in the early 90s as revenge for his fathers murder. Stupid but true! Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Mafia News Prosecutor: Couple who robbed social clubs were killed for humiliating mob", "Humiliating the Mob Really Does Get You Killed", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Deaths_of_Thomas_and_Rosemarie_Uva&oldid=1115103690, December 1992 events in the United States, People murdered by the Gambino crime family, Articles needing additional references from August 2010, All articles needing additional references, Wikipedia introduction cleanup from November 2021, Articles covered by WikiProject Wikify from November 2021, All articles covered by WikiProject Wikify, Articles with unsourced statements from December 2015, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 9 October 2022, at 20:55. Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! The likes of Andy Garcia, Michael Pitt, Burt Young and Ray Romano pretty much guard against that. Enjoy articles like this? Los Angeles, CA 90036 Tommy is restless and instead of following the call script, he often counsels people on how to defraud Lovell's company. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, The Exchange, 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. But the reason I went for it is the director of 'City Island' expecting something similar feast and it did not upset me. A kid grows up in NYC with memories of The Mob roughing up his dad, likely being the very reason his dad was murdered. I will admit that most of the mafia characters come across as caricatures (hot-headed wise guys), but that doesn't weaken the movie. Rosemarie fainted at work after people were passing around a newspaper that contained an article about one of their robberies. WebRob the Mob (2014) A Queens couple who specialize in robbing mafia social clubs stumble upon a score bigger than they could ever imagine, becoming targets of both the mob and the FBI in the process. By the time police arrived, the crowd had scattered, he said. On one hand it's hard to root for a robber, but when he robs the "bad guys" it doesn't seem so bad. @L2Ph!~!_/|jia0]G5/ d82DM1qgM#8vlY. | When mobs get robbed, what do you think the cops would do. ROB THE MOB has a very strong, slightly mixed pagan worldview, with lots of strong foul language. While the action and comedy are well shot and largely well paced, the second half is a bit weaker because of Garcias too frequent musings, and an ending that drifts into mystery. I got the address right, right? WebDirected by Raymond De Felitta, Rob the Mob is a film about doing just that, robbing the mob. A video recorded a mob of California youth breaking into a gas station convenience store and then stealing what police say were thousands of dollars of products. In his eyes they are just a bunch of old men sitting around with no guns and lots of money. My only reason for watching this was Michael Pitt. In a nutshell, this is the story for Tomas Uva, who, along with his girlfriend , Rose Marie De Toma, became a huge embarrassment as well as the ultimate Achilles heel cinching the bringing down of The Mob. Read critic reviews. RTM Film Inc. ]y%y"X.:aFhij_Y]tX>v8m45[09 (y'ewVTxo0`" 4/5 Stars. March 18, 2014 5:20pm. [4], On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 83% based on 41 reviews, and an average rating of 6.99/10. Tommy skips work one day to attend the trial of John Gotti. | The film stars Michael Pitt, Nina Arianda, Andy Garca, Ray Romano, Aida Turturro, Frank Whaley, Michael Rispoli and Joseph R. Gannascoli, and is based on a true story. (AIO FILMZ), Sgt. "[5] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 63 out of 100, based on 17 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews."[6]. TIUhN]o|z ^TH!X,( ^(MC#8EGD6 SJQ3*n5,EAe/G0 -D\TVROj HtOOtU^X#>h-Ym[SA1!' Both had excellent chemistry, and had the right amount of manic energy to keep up with the film's brisk pace, and their frenzied, ill-fated personas. The action and comedy are well shot and mostly well paced, but the second half of ROB THE MOB is a bit weaker. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said products collectively worth thousands of dollars were stolen and that the store suffered serious damage, ABC7 reported. When Tommy sees some mafiosos in his neighborhood, he grows enraged. The only reason why I'm glad that I watched the movie was because I learnt about the list and the stupidity of this couple who should have moved miles away, after robbing so much money from the mob. Cardozo tries to give airline tickets to Mexico to Tommy and Rosie. "Couple's Killing in 1992 Is Focus of New Mob Trial", "Friday, June 7: Filming Locations in L.A., Atlanta, NYC, Nashville, & more", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rob_the_Mob&oldid=1108009200, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 2 September 2022, at 02:43. English, Director: Trong nm 2014, Umeken sn xut hn 1000 sn phm c hng triu ngi trn th gii yu thch. Jonathan Fernandez, Release Date (Theaters): An enthralling and high-octane crime-thriller, Rob the Mob stars Michael Pitt, Nina Arianda, Ray Romano and Andy Garcia. Tommy would be fired for fighting with Rosemarie at work. They lived in the same neighborhood and used their own car. Sal (Rispoli) consults with his boss, Big Al Fiorello (Garcia), about what to do. Greg Norman is a reporter at Fox News Digital. The couples story is now the basis for Fridays Rob the Mob, starring Michael Pitt as Tommy and Nina Arianda as Rosie. It would have been too silly if you made up a story like this, says director Raymond De Felitta. This movie deserves to be up there with some of the greats of the mobster movies. When a small time stick-up man attends John Gotti's trial he finds out that everyone goes unarmed at the Mafia social clubs. R (Some Sexual Material|Pervasive Language|Brief Drug Use), Genre: When Tommy robs the Waikiki club, he is dismayed that there are only three very old men in there playing cards. 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. Cinemark Tommy humiliates the mobsters this time by making them strip to their underwear. Required fields are marked *. 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