John Malkovich,
Dennis Hopper,
Vin Diesel,
Barry Pepper,
Seth Green
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A big score goes wrong in a big way for a bunch of aspiring gangsters in this crime comedy. Matty Demaret (Barry Pepper) is the son of a mid-level Brooklyn mob boss, Benny "Chains" Demaret (Dennis Hop... read more
Directed by: Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Brain Koppleman
Release Date: October 11, 2002
Keywords:
john malkovich,
barry pepper,
vin diesel,
seth green,
John Malkovich ,
Seth Green ,
Vin Diesel ,
Barry Pepper
DVD Release Date: February 25, 2003
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Flixster Reviews (961)
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June 30, 2011Everywhere they go, they're sure to be a hit.
Good movie. It's no Goodfellas, but this watchable, well-crafted little mob story is easy to take, and goes a long way on its appealing cast and dark, profane sense of humor. Vin Diesel kicked ass, don't mess with him. Nice good stor... read more -
December 8, 2009Barry Pepper, Vin Diesel, John Malkovich, Dennis Hopper, Seth Green, Dov Tiefenbach
The film follows four sons of well-known Brooklyn-based mobsters and their desperate fight to retrieve a bag of cash in a small Montana town ruled by a corrupt sheriff. As they unite to find th... read more -
February 4, 2008A lean, mean, funny and stylish tough guy thriller. It packs major star power and cold blopded gunplay. A hard-hitting, fast paced and enjoyable film. Thrilling, pulse-pounding and exceptional. Packs lots of action and humor. Dennis Hopper, John Malkovich, Barry Pepper, Andrew Da... read more
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October 23, 2007I tend to like seth green. This movie had its moments, but I hate how Vin Diesel saves the day after we think he's dead.
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February 6, 2007The cast of this flick did a great job and I thought the story was good enough to keep you hooked until the end.
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June 26, 2011Great cast, interesting story, but there is a major essence missing in this film. If Guy Ritchie would have directed the film, that essence would probably have existed. Instead, the entire film comes off formulaic and soulless despite the acting prowess afoot.
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February 20, 2008awesome flick and one of my faves starring vin diesel. Definate guy flick a definate must see
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Critic Reviews
November 19, 2002
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
October 19, 2002
Melinda Ennis, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Perhaps if co-directors David Levien and Brian Koppelman had spent more time devising a coherent vision for the film, we would not have felt as knocked around after watching it. Full Review
October 14, 2002
Richard Roeper, Ebert & Roeper
We know the plot's a little crazy, but it held my interest from start to finish. Full Review
October 11, 2002
Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post
Will only satisfy those who can't tell the difference between the good, the bad and the ugly. Full Review
October 11, 2002
Gene Seymour, Newsday
It's like a drive-by. You can drive right by it without noticing anything special, save for a few comic turns, intended and otherwise. Full Review
October 11, 2002
Terry Lawson, Detroit Free Press
There's nothing in the half-comic, half-serious Knockaround Guys you can't see weekly in The Sopranos. Full Review
October 11, 2002
David Hunter, Hollywood Reporter
Of interest only to male viewers who are addicts of Scorsese-meets -Tarantino gangster-life frolics.
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