Southie
Starring:Will Arnett, Ericson Balcita, Lenny Clarke, Jeffery Cook, Jimmy Cummings, David Fitzgerald, Janet Giannone, Jay Giannone, Steven Kozlowski, Josh Marchette, Rose McGowan, Anne Meara, Amanda Peet, Jere Shea, Jonathan Sherman, Steve Sweeney (II), Lawrence Tierney, Donnie Wahlberg, Robert Wahlberg
Studio: Lions Gate
Product Type: DVD
Average customer rating:
- Very good Film
- From the real Southie
- Recommended for Rose McGowen Fans
- awesome
- Was that me in the movie?
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Southie
Starring: Will Arnett , Ericson Balcita , Lenny Clarke , Jeffery Cook , and Jimmy Cummings
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Release Date: 2000-05-09 |
Customer Reviews:
Very good Film.......2006-03-02
I saw this film about 8 years ago during a film preview and evening with the writers of the film. It has great elements to it and having family from Boston brings it closer to home.
From the real Southie.......2006-01-23
Although while not cinematically the greatest film, this is a good film. I was prompted to review based on other reviewers, particularly those with "close ties" to Southie or who've never been there, regarding the authenticity of the way life is in Southie. This movie is so true to how "died in the wool" Southie Irish families are that I found myself at one point wondering whether I knew any of these characters from back in the day! They certainly reminded me of a lot of the guys I used to date in high school and their families. Also, the Irish mob is very present in Southie and yes, it's mostly backroom stuff. Just ask anyone who plays the numbers! They are a backroom, leather jacket, scully wearing bunch of scary guys. This is a very accurate representation of many of the families and folks in Southie (trying not to generalize of course). Also, the fact that most of the actors are from Boston helped keep the accent believable. Ya, Boston accents are annoying, but they are ten times worse when someone is faking it. So if you are looking for an independent film, a modern day gangster film that will give you a pretty true to life glimpse at the South Boston culture, you'll probably like this film.
Recommended for Rose McGowen Fans.......2005-06-26
After watching 'Southie' I was surprised at its low rating on the IMDb; and somewhat puzzled because almost everyone who took the time to post a comment found it an excellent film. Although in overall effect it is not on the level of 'Mean Streets', it a still a very solid production; on the level of "Monument Avenue" and "The Friends of Eddie Coyle". I suppose that a rather ordinary screenplay and a downbeat ending put some people off.
But this small film did a fine job of presenting a believable (if troubled) family, it utilized some interesting (out of favor) camera techniques to advance the storyline, and it showcased some excellent acting. It is refreshing to watch something without a hint of computer generated crap. If your production fundmentals are sound you don't need that kind of distraction.
There are two diametrically opposite scenes between Donnie Wahlberg and Rose McGowan that work so well that you wonder why they didn't alter the script to expand McGowan's part . One is in an Irish bar where Danny convinces his sister to enter an in-patient alcohol treatment program. The other is a few days later when he visits her in the middle of the program. The contrast between the intensity levels of these two scenes is amazing and McGowan pulls off the dramatic performance of her career. She is great at comedy but in these scenes she shows unexpected dramatic range. 'Southie' would be worth watching for just these two scenes but it is a solid effort from start to finish. Highly recommended.
awesome.......2005-06-15
(i'm 13) i had been wanting 2 see this movie 4 a long time because i was very interested about life in Southie and its Irish roots because i am from a similar neighbourhood on the South Side of Chicago where almost every1 is Irish. but anyways this movie is has a great storyline about a man named Danny Quinn trying 2 escape his violent past and be on the level but is forced 2 kill when he comes home to 2 brothers out of work, his mother dying, and his sister out of control. ya see this 1 guy named joey Ward is a bastard and his dad goes 2 war with a guy named Powers(i forgot his 1st name) and Powers is Danny's Long time friend and so Ward's guys keep killing his friends and then finally threatens Danny's mom one night and thats the last straw. so Danny goes 2 Powers who is the boss ya see and Powers says 2 him "I know how ya feel...i had friend who was killed...it was your father...and i killed the man who killed him..and that man had a brother....so i had 2 go up against him and that man had a friend...and his friend had a friend...so ya see...there is no getting even"
Was that me in the movie? .......2005-02-04
It's ironical because my name is also Joe Ward. I loved this film!!!!! I grew up in Southie, but I saw a lot of myself in Wahlburg's character, and not just because we share the same name. Waste no time in adding this gem to your collection.
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60 Minutes - Brutal (March 12, 2006)
Manufacturer: CBS
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ASIN: B000FOT9ZI
Release Date: 2006-06-15 |
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For years, Kevin Weeks was the right-hand man to James "Whitey" Bulger, one-time leader of Boston's Irish mob and one of the FBI's most wanted. Now Weeks has turned on the mob boss and is telling his story in a book called "Brutal," and in a 60 Minutes interview with Ed Bradley.
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Average customer rating:
- Very good Film
- From the real Southie
- Recommended for Rose McGowen Fans
- awesome
- Was that me in the movie?
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Southie [Region 2]
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- Monument Ave.
- State of Grace
- Devil in the Flesh
- Ash Wednesday
- Lewis & Clark & George
ASIN: B00004YVGR |
Customer Reviews:
Very good Film.......2006-03-02
I saw this film about 8 years ago during a film preview and evening with the writers of the film. It has great elements to it and having family from Boston brings it closer to home.
From the real Southie.......2006-01-23
Although while not cinematically the greatest film, this is a good film. I was prompted to review based on other reviewers, particularly those with "close ties" to Southie or who've never been there, regarding the authenticity of the way life is in Southie. This movie is so true to how "died in the wool" Southie Irish families are that I found myself at one point wondering whether I knew any of these characters from back in the day! They certainly reminded me of a lot of the guys I used to date in high school and their families. Also, the Irish mob is very present in Southie and yes, it's mostly backroom stuff. Just ask anyone who plays the numbers! They are a backroom, leather jacket, scully wearing bunch of scary guys. This is a very accurate representation of many of the families and folks in Southie (trying not to generalize of course). Also, the fact that most of the actors are from Boston helped keep the accent believable. Ya, Boston accents are annoying, but they are ten times worse when someone is faking it. So if you are looking for an independent film, a modern day gangster film that will give you a pretty true to life glimpse at the South Boston culture, you'll probably like this film.
Recommended for Rose McGowen Fans.......2005-06-26
After watching 'Southie' I was surprised at its low rating on the IMDb; and somewhat puzzled because almost everyone who took the time to post a comment found it an excellent film. Although in overall effect it is not on the level of 'Mean Streets', it a still a very solid production; on the level of "Monument Avenue" and "The Friends of Eddie Coyle". I suppose that a rather ordinary screenplay and a downbeat ending put some people off.
But this small film did a fine job of presenting a believable (if troubled) family, it utilized some interesting (out of favor) camera techniques to advance the storyline, and it showcased some excellent acting. It is refreshing to watch something without a hint of computer generated crap. If your production fundmentals are sound you don't need that kind of distraction.
There are two diametrically opposite scenes between Donnie Wahlberg and Rose McGowan that work so well that you wonder why they didn't alter the script to expand McGowan's part . One is in an Irish bar where Danny convinces his sister to enter an in-patient alcohol treatment program. The other is a few days later when he visits her in the middle of the program. The contrast between the intensity levels of these two scenes is amazing and McGowan pulls off the dramatic performance of her career. She is great at comedy but in these scenes she shows unexpected dramatic range. 'Southie' would be worth watching for just these two scenes but it is a solid effort from start to finish. Highly recommended.
awesome.......2005-06-15
(i'm 13) i had been wanting 2 see this movie 4 a long time because i was very interested about life in Southie and its Irish roots because i am from a similar neighbourhood on the South Side of Chicago where almost every1 is Irish. but anyways this movie is has a great storyline about a man named Danny Quinn trying 2 escape his violent past and be on the level but is forced 2 kill when he comes home to 2 brothers out of work, his mother dying, and his sister out of control. ya see this 1 guy named joey Ward is a bastard and his dad goes 2 war with a guy named Powers(i forgot his 1st name) and Powers is Danny's Long time friend and so Ward's guys keep killing his friends and then finally threatens Danny's mom one night and thats the last straw. so Danny goes 2 Powers who is the boss ya see and Powers says 2 him "I know how ya feel...i had friend who was killed...it was your father...and i killed the man who killed him..and that man had a brother....so i had 2 go up against him and that man had a friend...and his friend had a friend...so ya see...there is no getting even"
Was that me in the movie? .......2005-02-04
It's ironical because my name is also Joe Ward. I loved this film!!!!! I grew up in Southie, but I saw a lot of myself in Wahlburg's character, and not just because we share the same name. Waste no time in adding this gem to your collection.
J-Double
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