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Brooklyn Rules

Brooklyn Rules

Drama · Action · Thriller · 2007

Brooklyn, 1985. With the mob world as a backdrop, three life-long friends struggle with questions of love, loss and loyalty.

Movie details

Brooklyn Rules

“Not made to be broken”

2007 Drama · Action · Thriller 1h 39m

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TMDB

5.8 / 10

Community rating

Brooklyn, 1985. With the mob world as a backdrop, three life-long friends struggle with questions of love, loss and loyalty.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Michael Corrente

Written by

Terence Winter

Alec Baldwin

Alec Baldwin

Caesar

Mena Suvari

Mena Suvari

Ellen

Freddie Prinze Jr.

Freddie Prinze Jr.

Michael Turner

Jerry Ferrara

Jerry Ferrara

Bobby Canzoneri

Scott Caan

Scott Caan

Carmine Mancuso

Monica Keena

Monica Keena

Amy

John Cenatiempo

John Cenatiempo

Bouncer #1

Court is in session

Put Brooklyn Rules on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.