*full disclosure: a screener of this film was provided by Ketchup Entertainment. Director/writer: Ryan Combs. Cast: Ving Rhames, Pam Grier, Sean Derry and Robert Patrick. Tagline: "He crossed the wrong cop." Mafia is a film from writer and director Ryan Combs. Combs has delivered films such as The Wrath of Cain, Double Tap and other titles you have not heard of. However, cinema fans have likely heard of many members of the cast in this film, which are listed above. These actors struggle with some very weak material. The script is near plotless and the focal point, Ving Rhames as Renzo, is an undeveloped character. Mafia proves that almost every film, good or bad, can have its time in the sun. The story for this film is thin. Renzo is a lackluster crime boss. Renzo's criminal activities involve owning a strip bar and murder. But, he wants to take out the local drug competition,...
- 2/6/2013
- by noreply@blogger.com (Michael Allen)
- 28 Days Later Analysis
A look at what's new on DVD today:
"Cronos" (1993)
Directed by Guillermo Del Toro
Released by Criterion Collection
After years of being out of print, Guillermo del Toro's feature debut is getting the Criterion treatment and del Toro has gone all out to make it one of the best discs ever with new interviews, his 1987 short "Geometria," two audio commentaries, a video tour of his home office, and more.
"300 Killers" (2010)
Directed by Matt Jaissle
Released by Midnight Releasing
A police chief (Johnny Andrews) who sees his city falling under the thumb of a ruthless drug dealer and sends out his best detective (Anthony Tomei) to put a stop to it in Matt Jaissle's action film.
"Across the Line: The Exodus of Charlie Wright" (2010)
Directed by R. Ellis Frazier
Released by Maya Home Entertainment
Aidan Quinn stars as a billionaire who flees to Tijuana after he's on the run...
"Cronos" (1993)
Directed by Guillermo Del Toro
Released by Criterion Collection
After years of being out of print, Guillermo del Toro's feature debut is getting the Criterion treatment and del Toro has gone all out to make it one of the best discs ever with new interviews, his 1987 short "Geometria," two audio commentaries, a video tour of his home office, and more.
"300 Killers" (2010)
Directed by Matt Jaissle
Released by Midnight Releasing
A police chief (Johnny Andrews) who sees his city falling under the thumb of a ruthless drug dealer and sends out his best detective (Anthony Tomei) to put a stop to it in Matt Jaissle's action film.
"Across the Line: The Exodus of Charlie Wright" (2010)
Directed by R. Ellis Frazier
Released by Maya Home Entertainment
Aidan Quinn stars as a billionaire who flees to Tijuana after he's on the run...
- 12/5/2010
- by Stephen Saito
- ifc.com
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