MoPoshy Absolutely brilliant

Donald Seymour This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in a very long time. You have to go and see this on the big screen.

Kirandeep Yoder The joyful confection is coated in a sparkly gloss, bright enough to gleam from the darkest, most cynical corners.

Guillelmina The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

KMKSouthie2001 This movie, and basically all movies based in or about South Boston are an utter disgrace. This movie, and all movies based in or about Southie, are a horribly inaccurate portrayal of a wonderful neighborhood. No, the Irish Mafia does not run Southie. In reality, Southie is generally a safe place to live. I've lived here in Southie all my life and I find movies based in or about Southie as an insult to Southie and it's residents. Movies like this are just a waste of time, not to mention painfully bad to watch just because of the sheer fact that the movie is just so INACCURATE. Even if this particular movie wasn't based in Southie, it would still be a horrible movie just because of it's utterly poor acting. Talk about a waste of a movie studio's money. Not to mention that all attempts at a Bostonian accent in this movie are so bad that they're painful to listen too. If you're not from Boston, don't even attempt to try to talk like us. Just don't, because you'll make a complete fool of yourself.

aimless-46 After watching 'Southie' I was surprised at its low rating on the IMDb; and somewhat puzzled because almost everyone who took the time to post a comment found it an excellent film. Although in overall effect it is not on the level of 'Mean Streets', it a still a very solid production; on the level of "Monument Avenue" and "The Friends of Eddie Coyle". I suppose that a rather ordinary screenplay and a downbeat ending put some people off.But this small film did a fine job of presenting a believable (if troubled) family, it utilized some interesting (out of favor) camera techniques to advance the storyline, and it showcased some excellent acting. It is refreshing to watch something without a hint of computer generated crap. If your production fundmentals are sound you don't need that kind of distraction.There are two diametrically opposite scenes between Donnie Wahlberg and Rose McGowan that work so well that you wonder why they didn't alter the script to expand McGowan's part . One is in an Irish bar where Danny convinces his sister to enter an in-patient alcohol treatment program. The other is a few days later when he visits her in the middle of the program. The contrast between the intensity levels of these two scenes is amazing and McGowan pulls off the dramatic performance of her career. She is great at comedy but in these scenes she shows unexpected dramatic range. 'Southie' would be worth watching for just these two scenes but it is a solid effort from start to finish. Highly recommended.

rileymckenna i think it is a good movie with good acting but the story isn't strong.it's good i think and it shows people that there is an irish mob.but it doesnt show it as truely as the mob is like.i know alot of people in boston and they know some people who used to be and are in the irish mob.overall i think alot of people should see it.its still good. Dont listen to that other guy.he's just mad that they didn't make it look like the real boston or southie.and from what he says he doesn't sound like he really know whats going on in boston.He probably isn't even irish.:)

QueenMag Donnie Wahlberg gives a wonderful, quiet performance as Danny Quinn, a young man returning home after taking time away to get himself together. What he finds is that his sister (Rose McGowan) has become an alcoholic, one of his brothers owes money to a mafia boss, and his mother's health is deteriorating.Danny is a protagonist you'll find yourself rooting for because his dilemma is classic: how to avoid the problems of his neighborhood without insulting his family and old friends? How to be respected by the people he loves without repeating their mistakes? I know this movie is supposed to be about a particular neighborhood, but I found that the values and problems depicted in it could be found in many lower middle class areas. The only distraction was John Shea as the cop friend of Danny, who helped him get out of "Southie" (before the movie begins.) Shea did a great job directing, but he ought to have cast someone else in this role because he comes across as frantic and almost annoying. But nevermind that; his role is small. Rent "Southie." This is a great alternative to Hollywood's usual version of blue collar life. Real clothes, real cars, real houses, real life.