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SnoopyStyle In 1917 NYC, local mob boss harasses Charlie 'Lucky' Luciano (Christian Slater)'s family. Five years later, he, Bugsy Siegel (Richard Grieco), Meyer Lansky (Patrick Dempsey) and Frank Costello (Costas Mandylor) are a petty criminal gang. They work under bootlegger Arnold Rothstein (F. Murray Abraham). Lucky falls for showgirl Mara Motes (Lara Flynn Boyle). The old bosses are competing and they survive by joining Don Masseria (Anthony Quinn). Faranzano (Michael Gambon) tries to force Lucky to join. The boys decide to take out both Masseria and Faranzano.The overacting overwhelms this movie. It's not just the young cast. The older cast don't come off well either. Anthony Quinn is going over the edge and there are a few side characters that are too insane. Slater and Dempsey leads the younger cast. I'm actually fine with Slater and Dempsey does better I expected. They are not good but there are worst acting involved. This movie is pretending to be a gangster movie rather than simply be gritty. The story is a mess. Not much of it works.

kearanocallaghan Mobsters is a 1991 crime drama film about 4 boys who grow up to be gangsters in 1920-1930 America.The plot of this film is decent I cannot say that it's as good as similar films such as "The Untochables" or "A Bronx Tale" but it is still watchable and plus the fact that it has a good plot.The acting is good as well Michael Gambon plays a right bad bastard in this film and Christian Slater and Costas Mandylor are good as two of the 4 gangsters in this film the acting is top notch.Overall if you like gangster films like "The Untochables" then you will like this because it is based in that same era and has similarity's to it.

Matthew Surprenant I give this film a six, because it ended feeling enjoyable, so I consider it is at least a above a 5. To be honest, I watched the film because I normally enjoy movies with Slater in them. He has his moments.The problem with this movie is that it tries to fit WAY to much into it's time frame. Several of the better mob films end up being lengthy, because it is needed to effectively show a rise to power, shifting loyalties, and the other involved drama. However, in this movie, Lucky raises to considerable power and age within 15 minutes. It was hard to find the characters compelling or feel any bond between them. I suggest doing busywork or some light solitaire during this phase of the movie, just listen to the dialogue and look at the screen once in a while so you don't lose your place. Really not much to see.HOWEVER, after the first half, it does pick up a lot. Not only does the film become more violent and action oriented, but it slows down and allows the viewer to feel the tension and forms an enjoyable style. It turns into a good movie in the end. Is it a Godfather? No. Goodfellas? No. Casino...you get the idea. The point is, if you have already watched the existing mob films, and are a fan of Slater (or the relative cast). Feel free to hate or love this film. Either way, I'm keeping it on my shelf, and I will dust it off on occasion.

carolynay I really enjoyed watching this movie. Everyone says that the characters were too young, but that's how young Lucky and the guys really were. Christian Slater was actually a couple of years older than Lucky at the time the movie was set. The age of the characters adds to the amazing ability of the kids to "succeed" the way that they did. All in all, the movie was a lot of fun. Even if you don't care for the movie itself, you can definitely appreciate the determination of these four guys and the power and strength of their friendship. The movie is fast paced and fun to watch, so it does a great job of keeping you entertained. It doesn't hurt to have four hot guys with power and guns, either.