I have watched a lot of Mobster movies and they all seem to have a "rags to riches" or "rise to glory" plots and let us not forget all the action. Act of Contrition help puts into a perspective of when a Mob Organization has been at the top of ruling the world for years wonders when it all ends!! well this movie has it!!! Joe Estevez performance was awesome, and his character help in reminding us dwell in the past, will only hurt later in the future. Act of Contrition is not a typical mobster movie is why I like this movie, it was different from all the others, and it has a great story, there were times I felt watching I was there, being involved with the all the characters. I will definitely add Act of Contrition, to my collection of Mob movies. If it's not in yours it should be!!!
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Seeking redemption before it's too late
Woodyanders19 May 2022
Warning: Spoilers
Terminally ill Maxwell O'Connor (an excellent performance by John Gavigan) wants to return from exile to make peace with his family before he dies. However, his still angry crime boss brother Whitey (well played by Joe Estevez) who he wronged still wants to exact revenge on him.
Director Vin Morreale Jr. Relates the compelling story at a constant pace as well as maintains an appropriately sad and serious tone throughout. Maxwell's desperate deep-seated need for redemption gives this film a good deal of depth and poignancy.
The fine acting by the sturdy cast helps a lot: Gregory Patrick Agnew as concerned priest Father Victor, Bob Elkins as frail, but kindly old guy Matthew Quinn, Matt McCoy as the friendly Father Boyle, Rick Canino as dutiful henchman Adrian, Pepper Sweeney as loyal pal Eddie, and Amanda Miller as estranged daughter Bethany. A nice and touching little film.
Director Vin Morreale Jr. Relates the compelling story at a constant pace as well as maintains an appropriately sad and serious tone throughout. Maxwell's desperate deep-seated need for redemption gives this film a good deal of depth and poignancy.
The fine acting by the sturdy cast helps a lot: Gregory Patrick Agnew as concerned priest Father Victor, Bob Elkins as frail, but kindly old guy Matthew Quinn, Matt McCoy as the friendly Father Boyle, Rick Canino as dutiful henchman Adrian, Pepper Sweeney as loyal pal Eddie, and Amanda Miller as estranged daughter Bethany. A nice and touching little film.
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