Review of The Brooklyn Banker (2016) by Kevin M — 05 Aug 2016

The movie depicts an old school Italian neighborhood in Williamsburg, Brooklyn set the early '70s. It's main character, Santo is the epitome of a hardworking, religious, family man with a keen knack for numbers which helps him rise to the ranks at his bank.

He is steered from his straight and narrow path by his father-in- law (played by Paul Sorvino) who wants him to do a sketchy bank transaction for the nefarious Manny (the Hand). As the plot thickens, Santo is torn from leaving his neighborhood to the suburbs or becoming entrenched in the stranglehold of the mob.

The acting on all accounts is realistic and authentic. In particular, was the suburb acting of both Santo and his uncle Matteo who portrays the parish priest who is a corner stone to the community. I give the film the top rating.

In Michael Ricigliano's first foray into screenwriting he has proven himself to be both cerebral and unpredictable, especially in the final scenes which will leave the audience flabbergasted.