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Kill the Irishman
2011
Crime
Action
1h 46m
This true crime tale from director Jonathan Hensleigh charts the bloody rise and fall of Irish mobster Danny Greene (Ray Stevenson), who faced down the Mafia to claim control of organized crime in Cleveland, Ohio, in the 1970s. Based on Rick Porrello's book, Hensleigh's hard-hitting film also features Christopher Walken as well-connected nightclub owner Shondor Birns and Val Kilmer as the cop who befriends Greene against his better judgement.
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Kill the Irishman
2011
Crime
Action
1h 46m
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Rated 15 Nov 2011
45
19th
It's a gritty, violent, working-class 1970s mob drama. Those are some pretty big shoes to fill. And you soon remember why the most familiar titles on the writer/director's CV are Die Hard With A Vengeance and Armageddon; the story is flat, swallowing the myth of the Robin Hood gangster wholesale and depending far too much on the viewer filling in the blanks based on what they've seen in Goodfellas. Also, if you're going to have a film about cars blowing up, you might want to get better CGI.
Rated 15 Nov 2011
Rated 12 May 2011
70
76th
Wow, what a pleasant surprise. Haven't enjoyed a movie like this in a long time. This is a fun watch from beginning till the end, it's smacked packed with some (type casted) maffia actors, but they all fit their roles perfectly. The only one a bit off is val Kilmer, but who cares. An expertly done film, with some nice work of the integration of real TV footage of that time. If you like mob-flicks be sure not to miss this one.
Rated 12 May 2011
Rated 01 Jul 2024
75
49th
Ray Stevenson gives a good lead performance in this film. This movie also has a good supporting cast. The script has several good moments although it doesn't add a lot of new elements to the genre of gangster films. Overall I would recommend this film.
Rated 01 Jul 2024
Rated 01 Oct 2021
60
58th
eng; [kill the irishman]; ein irischer hafenarbeiter arbeitet sich im kriminellen milieu hoch, bis die italienische mafia ihn nicht mehr unter kontrolle bekommt.;
Rated 01 Oct 2021
Rated 05 Jul 2021
75
13th
This is a case study in how not to direct. Although several of the performances were great. Very disappointing.
Rated 05 Jul 2021
Rated 23 Oct 2020
1
8th
Rated 08 Mar 2020
71
57th
71.4
Rated 08 Mar 2020
Rated 02 Jan 2012
4
22nd
The lead character's cool. But nothing new for a mafia / godfather film.
Rated 02 Jan 2012
Rated 09 Feb 2014
69
47th
sunday afternoon entertainment
Rated 09 Feb 2014
Rated 09 May 2013
80
62nd
This game has some poor acting and specials effects, and it's pretty cliche, but I gave it a bunch of extra points because I never heard of the interesting true story it's based on.
Rated 09 May 2013
Rated 05 Jun 2012
60
62nd
Quite good.
Rated 05 Jun 2012
Rated 31 May 2011
17
13th
Very lamely build story and pretty anemic acting. The lead was a poor choice and even Walken did not shine out.
Rated 31 May 2011
Rated 23 May 2011
80
88th
Should have gotten an oscar! What a brilliant performance from Ray Stevenson (who stars in one of my favourite series: ROME). But let's not forget Val Kilmer with one of his best performances ever! I really really enjoyed this movie eventhough it made me a little sad + I really love the irish music.
Rated 23 May 2011
Rated 09 Jan 2012
60
31st
Done before but still worth a look. I had no idea there was that much violence in Cleveland.
Rated 09 Jan 2012
Rated 03 Jun 2013
80
77th
Check out that mustache.
Rated 03 Jun 2013
Rated 05 Mar 2014
33
30th
A fine cast in a true-based story that may be worth telling, but this effort isn't very captivating or convincing. *Preview*: #14#, story, ratings, cast.
Rated 05 Mar 2014
Rated 20 Oct 2011
10
9th
"A mind-numbingly familiar saga of thuggish tough guys, dapper mafioso, and urban warfare that, despite a based-on-real-life pedigree, proves indistinguishable from its imitative brethren." - Nick Schager
Rated 20 Oct 2011
Rated 24 Jul 2011
62
16th
This was an alright gangster movie hampered by the fact that they tried to paint Danny Greene in a slightly better light then the other gangsters.He was a thug and a murder and not a good guy at all.
Rated 24 Jul 2011
Rated 01 Oct 2012
65
42nd
A mildly entertaining mafia tale that can't decide whether it wants to be a serious portrayal of events or adopt a more dark comedy take. Instead it alternates tones at times making the whole film appear a bit schizophrenic. This has an ensemble cast of mafia character actors like Sorvino and Schirripo. Which gives the whole film the look of every mafia film we've seen before. The scenes are too cliche and madcap making things appear less serious than they really were in those times.
Rated 01 Oct 2012
Rated 20 Jan 2012
93
82nd
good job!
Rated 20 Jan 2012
Rated 18 Jan 2012
8
1st
Couldn't get past the first 30 minutes. Bad acting, directing, and writing. And the only decent part they stole from Goodfellas. Maybe the last hour is better, but I wouldn't recommend finding out.
Rated 18 Jan 2012
Rated 14 Jul 2011
64
54th
Mafya oykulerini sevenlerin begenecegi bir film.
Rated 14 Jul 2011
Rated 11 Aug 2011
0
1st
Abysmal acting, writing, and directing. Nothing redeeming; a waste of time.
Rated 11 Aug 2011
Rated 21 Jul 2015
61
60th
This is a serviceable true-crime period drama with a solid cast. Not amazing, but pretty good.
Rated 21 Jul 2015
Rated 26 Jan 2012
20
20th
One of the worst endings of any movie I have ever seen... not nearly as bad as "Last Castle" though.
Rated 26 Jan 2012
Rated 27 May 2011
55
23rd
Not a single realistic dialogue (apart from the real interviews)
Rated 27 May 2011
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