West of Brooklyn
West of Brooklyn
NR | 19 February 2008 (USA)
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An Italian American street kid with a secret passion for poetry is a fish out of water in LA. Only the love of his family and a rich girl from the other side of the tracks can help him find the courage to be himself and find a place to call home.

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ReaderKenka

Let's be realistic.

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Ketrivie

It isn't all that great, actually. Really cheesy and very predicable of how certain scenes are gonna turn play out. However, I guess that's the charm of it all, because I would consider this one of my guilty pleasures.

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Adeel Hail

Unshakable, witty and deeply felt, the film will be paying emotional dividends for a long, long time.

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Philippa

All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

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Streeper

I am not sure I can add anymore than any of the other posters here have said other than to say this is a terrific and lovely film with a wonderful cast including Joe Mantegna(Joan of Arcadia, House of Games), Ronnie Marmo(Lenny Bruce, a One Man Show), and Natalia Livingston (General Hospital). The entire ensemble was terrific and I recognized a few other actors I recall(Liz Torres, John Jackson) who were great.I saw this movie at a premiere back in Februrary and really am not sure why it has not been distributed. No it's not an action film, but a movie with a wonderful story, great characters, and some wonderful acting. I guess today indie films are the only way to really see character based storytelling like this.The filmmaker, Ronnie Marmo(he wrote this) did a great job. I really hope this film makes it out there in some capacity. Real movie lovers I know will adore this film.

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l-roige

WOW...I was so impressed by this movie...I don't know where to begin. I loved the story line...I felt like I knew the cast for years. You have the people you love and the people you hate. Not because I am Italian or anything...LOL...I happen to think it's a FANTASTIC Movie...the love scene it HOT, HOT, HOT and the narration done by Ronnie is incredible. I can't say enough about this movie. I've been following Ronniew for many years...and I think this is his BEST work yet!!! The story line and the hidden messages were unbelievable. I don't want to give it away, so when it hits the BIG SCREEN you will go and see it!!!! There are a couple of things I can about it...You will cry, laugh, get angry and feel as if these people are your family. It is as intense as it is funny. I can't wait to see Ronnie at the Oscars...You DESERVE it...this is a masterpiece.

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valsokal

A couple of fans of Natalia Livingston's and I went to see this movie when it premiered in LA at the 68 Cents Theatre in LA a couple of months back. I have been anxiously awaiting some sort of release date but nothing at this point which is a shame because a lot of people are missing out on a great movie.As a fan of Natalia's, we all thought she was terrific. She was vulnerable, sweet, sensitive in this movie like she is in person. As for the rest of the cast, I think the lead Ronnie Marmo who also wrote this film is another undiscovered talent in Hollywood along with Natalia. He is one of the best things about this film and the story he wrote here is just so real and heartwarming. I saw the film Juno and even though the subject matter in this film and Juno were completely different, it reminded me of that movie maybe be cause there was humor and heartbreaking moments throughout the film. When Sebi's mom died I was crying.Anyway, I have no idea how and when this is going to be released. I just hope they get this film into a film festival so that many others in the industry can see how wonderful a movie this is. It is a travesty that this movie has not been distributed yet. Audiences out there are really missing out on a lovely independent film. Little Miss Sunshine here we come.

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stevoonbroadway

I saw a screening of this film a couple of years ago in Jersey. The film was not 100% complete at that time but what I saw I have to say I really thought was great. Ronnie Marmo rocks and I am happy to see this guy who is humble get some attention for a change. This movie has it all, laughs, tears, and all that feel good stuff. You might think this was a chick flick but no way. Guys and gals would love this film equally. Great story, wonderful performances, top notch dialogue. I really believed that these people were all friends and family in real life the chemistry was just that good.Ronnie best on this film. Glad to see it is done and has been premiered. You are a talented guy and deserve success with all the other *hit coming out of Hollywood. I really hope this movie catches fire.

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