Hell's Kitchen, New York. Terry Noonan returns home after a ten-year absence. He soon reconnects with Jackie, a childhood friend and member of the Irish mob, and rekindles his love affair with Jackie's sister Kathleen.
Every indulgence, including a two hour and 14 minute running time, is on display.
– Sheila Benson,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Jan 2012
fresh:
A handsomely produced, mostly riveting, but ultimately overlong and overindulgent gangster picture.
– Variety Staff,
Variety,
26 Mar 2009
fresh:
A hugely impressive piece of work for a young director previously known for his documentary U2 Rattle and Hum.
– Derek Adams,
Time Out,
9 Feb 2006
fresh:
Mr. Oldman gives an electrifying performance that both establishes a tragic, terrifying character and explains why that character's world is such a perilous place.
– Janet Maslin,
New York Times,
20 May 2003
rotten:
Penn's affecting performance, a strong and silent struggle with his warring emotions, is hard pressed to offset Oldman's shrill shenanigans.