Shooting on Pleasant Avenue in Harlem, NY, Michael and Dave DiCerto bring to the screen the story of Benny and Vinnie, two lifelong pals, always on the make.
Michael Mann has always given us “just good enough” films. This time around it is a well-made American movie. DeNiro and Pacino on the screen together.
A lot like watching cult videos on a rich kid’s parents’ projection screen, except the stink of popcorn and the sounds of Cambridge intellectuals getting deep.
Director Brian Singer gets excellent performances out of an ensemble cast featuring Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne, Kevin Pollack, and a tolerable Stephen Baldwin.