Rob the Mob tells the true story of Tommy and Rosie Uva, a modern day Bonnie and Clyde who robbed mob clubs and bars in the early nineties during the Gotti trial, gaining infamy and attention on both sides of the law.

Immediately invites comparison with films like Badlands, True Romance and Bonnie and Clyde, which is probably the films biggest problem. These films are apart of film culture, each iconic in their own way. This lacks that same distinctive voice or perfect characterisation of those films, but that doesn’t mean it’s bad at all. In fact, it’s really rather good.

Director Raymond De Felitta utilises a more realistic look for the majority film, punctuating a few moments with quite gorgeous and playful visuals, creating this sense of fun while emphasising the “true story” appeal of the story. Jonathan Fernandez’s script is great as well, full of wise-guy charm and character motivation, but there’s isn’t anything particularly unique either.

Michael Pitt and Nina Arianda have pure magnetism and bounce off of each other so naturally, giving the impression that much of their conversation is improvised (though I don’t know if this is actually the case). As for the names selling the film, Andy Garcia is stellar and Ray Romano pulls off a more serious role than usual, but they are both just a part of the entire excellent supporting cast, Burt Young being a real treat to see pop up in one of those “Oh-it’s-him” style cameos.

Great cast, good script and interesting direction with some striking imagery. An uncomplicated and entertaining crime film, but in the end this isn’t anything not seen before.

Rob the Mob is out on DVD and Blu-ray in USA now and the UK 12 January 2015

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