Knockaround Guys | 
| Director: Brian Koppelman
Actors: Jennifer Baxter, Andrew Davoli, Vin Diesel, Shawn Doyle, Catherine Fitch
Studio: New Line Home Video
Category: DVD
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Rating:  61 reviews
Sales Rank: 25257
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dts Surround Sound, Dvd, Full Screen, Live, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 92 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 794043541025
ISBN: 0780636996
UPC: 794043541025
EAN: 9780780636996
ASIN: B00007LB4C
Theatrical Release Date: October 11, 2002
Release Date: February 25, 2003
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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An all-star cast enlivens this mobster movie. Barry Pepper (Saving Private Ryan, Battlefield Earth) plays the central role of Matty, the son of a mob boss (Dennis Hopper, Blue Velvet, Speed) who's reluctant to give his son a shot at crime. Alas, when Matty and his posse of friends--tough guy Vin Diesel (Boiler Room, XXX), lover boy Andrew Davoli (The Sopranos), and screw-up Seth Green (the Austin Powers movies)--finally get an opportunity, they fumble the job, and a very important satchel of money ends up in a Montana town where the wily sheriff (Tom Noonan, Manhunter) decides he deserves a bonus for his years of public service. The posse's problems get worse when Matty's ruthless uncle (John Malkovich) comes to town to clean up the mess. Mechanical and unimaginative, but the capable performances keep it moving. --Bret Fetzer
Product Description
ALL THEY EVER WANTED WAS TO BE WISEGUYS LIKE THEIR FATHERS. AFTER YEARS ON THEIR OWN, METTY & HIS CREW ARE FINALLY GOING INTO THE FAMILY BUSINESS. BUT WHEN THEY MISPLACE $500,000 OF THE MOB'S MONEY, THEY GET ONE CHANCE TO GET IT BACK. IF THEY DON'T FINISH THE JOB, THEIR FATHERS WILL FINISH THEM.
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 Can A Mafia Story Be Funny? Yes March 5, 2009
Craig Connell (Lockport, NY USA)
This is another of those films I thought was great the first time, so-so on the second. Overall, it got high marks - at least on the first viewing - because it's an entertaining film that doesn't overstay its welcome at 92 minutes.
Four young guys get involved in their first Mafia-type adventure. One is asked to do a simple job of picking up a bag of money out west and bringing it back home to Brooklyn. However, troubles ensue big-time when the bag is stolen at the little airport out West. His three friends have to come out and help him get the money back and all kinds of problems develop.
There is some black humor in here which helps spice up the film, which then turns very serious about halfway through with a few shocking twists near the end.
There are two famous veteran actors in here - Dennis Hopper and John Malkovich - and four young ones who becoming better known these days as well: Seth Green, Vin Diesel, Barry Pepper and Andrew Davoli.
Very Good Movie Excellent Performances March 2, 2008
Laser Point
Knockaround Guys is the story of four friends who are related to and associates of real mob guys. In the course of trying to prove their worth to the "knockaround guys i.e. the mob they mess up a money pickup. This puts the mob father and uncle of Matty (one of the young guys) in a cross with the big boss. Now everyone is trying to get the money: the mob, the young men trying to prove themselves, corrupt small town sheriffs, and some inane skateboard stoners.
The story is an interesting study of relationships corrupted by greed and stupidity. But it is more interesting for the juxtiposition of genuine friendship/loyalty as measured against the often bogus devotion of blood family ties and business associations. The performances are uniformly terrific-even the lesser roles. However Vin Diesel really stands out as the intelligent strong arm who believes he is out of options for himself but offers to let Matty avoid the showdown which promises to be lethal. He owns every scene in which he appears, not just because of his physical presence but because of his quiet intensity. You can believe that this is more than a talented actor reciting lines.
If you prefer highly intellectual movies this will not be your cup of tea. However, people who believe that loyalty, friendship, and courage actually exist apart from the "situational" morality/cowardice that threaten to rot out society will appreciate the film.
 A sleeper that may surprise January 14, 2008
Mike (Rockford, IL)
A very good cast and everyone carried their weight in this film. I thought the plot was very good and Barry Pepper along with Vin Diesel were very believable in their roles.
I think this is one of the sleeper films that deserves a look. Plenty of action and one of the best and most realistic fight scenes involving Vin against the local tough guy.
 Cute Actors, but HORRIBLE MOVIE!! January 2, 2008
Books
The actors in the movie are really cute, but it's not worth the torture of sitting through an hour and a half of bad plots and even worse lines. I never knew a movie could be this bad and still attract "big-name" actors. The only plus (other than the actors) is that it's a great movie to MAKE FUN of...I've never seen this bad of a representation of the Mafia!!
 Surprisingly good film January 10, 2007
Oshram (Lakewood, OH United States)
Delayed for a few years, but who can tell why? Pretty strong film, Diesel is okay but Seth Green really shines here. Worth a look, certainly.
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