StyleSk8r At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

Brennan Camacho Mostly, the movie is committed to the value of a good time.

Phillipa Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.

Jenni Devyn Worth seeing just to witness how winsome it is.

jtncsmistad Any movie that can make mishandling an Uzi with a touchy trigger seem almost cute can't be all bad, right? And the based-on-a-true story gangster drama "Rob the Mob" is certainly not a bad flick. The likes of Andy Garcia, Michael Pitt, Burt Young and Ray Romano pretty much guard against that. I found myself laughing, wincing and damn near shedding a tear while watching this oddball odyssey about a young couple who get rich from, and revenge against, those who have it coming. And all the while giving little thought to the reality that there may well be hell to pay for sticking it up the wazoos of some chillingly bad wise guys. The media didn't christen these crazy kids "Bonnie & Clyde" for nuttin', pal.

Gorilla Warrior I didn't expect this to be one of those films that I didn't want to end. Despite the brilliant plan to take from those who took from the community, including your own family, studying and planning with (i.e. knowledge of the'No Guns,' code, inability to call the cops) and the 'brass' it took to pull off - the camera work, editing and production put it over the top. In what could have been a decent film, based on the story and script alone, which is incredibly well-written by Jonathan Fernandez, the character depth and the music/visuals - is what makes this film so captivating. Besides the amazing performances of main characters Michael Pitt (one of the most underrated actors in Hollywood,) and Nina Arianda (as Tommy and Rosie Aka 'Bonnie and Clyde,') the film also looks through opposing views while developing supporting characters through great acting in the mob (by Andy Garcia aka Big Al) the Press (Ray Romano) and Feds. It is very impressive in providing great actors, through a brilliant casting job,all the way throughout. I really can't say enough about the job of translating the writing director Raymond De Felitta did - especially in the final scene. The way he chose to show the outcome (the snow globe, glass, and music,) tied it all together, almost indescribably. Despite the content and basic plot of this film, it dives much deeper, culminating into one single message thats repeatedly spoken, inferred, and felt : LOVE. It is a beautifully unexpected message that the film gives to viewers and is deeply refreshing compared to many other films today, which rely on superficial looks at the cast and action rather than taking the time to develop the characters, use different viewpoints, and includes actual flashback footage into the real NYC of the early '90's to make us feel as if we're actually there with them.Viewers will not be disappointed in the film, which deservedly received a 10/10 from me - for being less like something viewers are simply'watching,' - and more like you've also entered their beautiful "Dream."

kosmasp And by saying you're good, you're probably better than any of the characters involved. It's one of those things that "real-life" stories have issues with. It's tough to find anyone sympathetic in this one. Characters seem to be on the wrong side most of the times (at least those shown here).While I wasn't familiar of the story itself and there might have been a couple of changes to make it more interesting for the general viewing public, this still has some very tough things to say. And as another reviewer already mentioned, do not think or put this near any Scorsese movies. The actors have a great time and it's nice seeing some of them, even if you could argue some are pigeonholed.

Robert J. Maxwell "Rob the Mob" is a pretty dumb title. It could have been chosen by a survey of third-graders. But don't let it fool you. The movie is much better than its title.Michael Pitt and Nina Arianda are a pair of small-time armed robbers. They hold up flower stores and the like until they're caught and spend some time as guests of the state. When they are released they find jobs with a collection agency but Pitt is terribly bored and begins skipping work to attend the trial of mobster king John Gotti. There he learns that patrons of the Mafia hangouts, called "social clubs", aren't allowed to enter the club with guns. Bingo! They target a couple of hangouts, Pitt armed with an Uzzi. He takes everything they have -- their rings, watches, money, wallets, shoes, and sometimes clothes. The Mafia are humiliated and angry. Even the capo, Andy Garcia, is finally miffed. Garcia is a fundamentally decent man. He merely tries to provide for and protect his family, and he never has anyone killed whom he likes.One of the treasures collected from the Italian gentlemen at the clubs is a list of all the members of Garcia's organization. "Bonny and Clyde" realize the value of this information and try to blackmail the organization. The feds have bugged the social clubs so they know what's going on. And therein lies a tale.The performances, writing, and direction are exceptional. Some of the scenes of over-ripe arguments are hilarious, filled with insults and coarse vulgarity, along the lines of R. Lee Ermey's Drill Instructor in "Full Metal Jacket." When one of the feds overhears a robbery, she remarks that the Mafia will cut off Pitt's testicles and stuff them in his ears so that he'll be wearing "ball earrings." And the direction is effective. The first time Pitt enters a social club and demands the dozen patrons turn over everything they have, they treat it as a joke. "Is this a gag? Did Gotti put you up to this?" And when Pitt hysterically releases a burst of gunfire from his automatic weapon, the customers all throw up their hands and duck behind furniture, shouting curses and warnings. We see no Niagaras of blood, which is a jumbo relief these days.You get to know the characters enough to like some of them and disapprove of others. Nina Arianda is a human dynamo and lights up the screen with her practical and simple-minded energy.Let me make this brief. Don't skip this because of the jejeune title.