jackie-135-447584 The film stars Nick Thurston as the wantabe painter. He lives with his mother Margaret (Karen Allen) and father Paddy (Stephen Lang) and practices his art in the basement beneath their apartment, keeping it a secret from everyone but his big brother Danny (Geoff Wigdor). Danny has always taken the beatings of their abusive alcoholic father while Paddy has never laid a hand on Nick. Nick tries to stay away from Danny's criminal plans but he also doesn't want to end up like his soon to be blue-collar friends or his buddy Todd (Zachary Booth), who took a college scholarship (which was unheard of in his neighborhood). He works for a local theater helping the owner, Whitey (Peter Riegert), book local bands. When Whitey books the Rolling Stones for a one hour gig on their way through town it seems like the theater's income problems could be over. Then Brian feels influenced into helping Danny rob the show's loot. He has to deal with tough family love, deciding what he wants to do with his life as well as a possible romance with an old high school crush (Leslie Murphy).

Tony Heck "I wish I could be like you...no matter how hard I try I'm never gonna be like you...and your always gonna hate me for that." Brian (Thurston) and his brother Danny are looking for a way out of Brooklyn. Brian's ambition is to become and artist and go to school. Danny is a tough guy who thinks the best way is to rob and steal until he has enough to leave with. After the Rolling Stones are booked for one night only at the theater where Brian works they think they have found a way to get the money they need to leave. This is the kind of movie that is made better by the ending. While the movie is pretty good all the way through, the acting is good enough and the plot is engaging to keep you watching. The only problem is that the whole time you feel like there is something missing that would make this movie better. Then the last 20 min you find out what it is. This movie is good, but the ending will knock you on your ass and make you glad you continued to watch. Overall, pretty slow moving in parts, but stay till the end and you will be glad you did. A very good one time watch. Because of how powerful the ending was...I give it a B.Would I watch again? - I don't think I would *Also try - Con Artist

i3adfish7 Amazing and inspiring film! After watching this I felt as though I wanted to tell my own story. John Gray does a great job of piecing together the parts of this film and relaying a truly compelling story.The acting is what makes this movie. The fresh young faces are truly talented from the core and it is clear that their talents have been honed by training. Yet they are so real and genuine and you can't help but feel connected to them.There are twists & turns to keep you interested and the ending is awesome. I applaud John Gray for sticking it to the man. Go & enjoy!!

jeffmclean22 Coming from a strong Irish background, the title automatically drew me in and I was hooked from the start.This is one of those movies that you just don't seem to see anymore. It is real, and plays all your emotions. It is one of those straight forward movies that doesn't beat around anything: it has conflict, humor, the family drama, and romance.The acting is phenomenal as well too.. Karen Allen, Stephen Lang, and Nick Thurston were PERFECT for their roles.. I think we will be seeing a lot more of Nick after this movie gets out.Over all I give it a 10 ... and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this movie to anyone!