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The Alto Knights | Average Guy Movie Review

The tale of two mob bosses; Frank Costello (Robert De Niro) and Vito Genovese (Robert De Niro). Childhood friends, they rose through the ranks of New York organised crime together. But their differing views led to an intense rivalry. One that exploded into violence in 1957, when Vito tried to have Frank killed. Over 25 years ago, Robert De Niro starred in Analyze This , a gangster comedy that referenced the infamous 'Apalachin Meeting'. This was a gathering of mafia bosses from across the US and beyond, famously stumbled upon by New York State Troopers. Now he's back to tell the real story. For the most part it is a fairly standard gangster tale of friendships, rivalries, extreme violence, big cars, and whisperings between some rather animated men in clubs ranging from the somewhat dingy - the movie is named for one such club - to the incredibly fancy. Only this story is told in much the same way your grandfather reminisces about his life... that is, if your grandfather was...

Warfare | Average Guy Movie Review

Ramadi, Iraq. 2006. A platoon of Navy Seals sets up an observation post in a house in order to provide cover for an operation carried out by the US Marines. But when their position is compromised they find themselves surrounded and up against an increasing number of insurgents. With several teammates badly wounded, the Seals have no choice but to evacuate quickly, under heavy fire. This is their story, as told by them. It all begins with a song - "Call on Me" by Eric Prydz. We are introduced to the men we will be following as they psych themselves up for their mission, and it's almost impossible to miss just how young they are, as they dance and sing along to Prydz's popular song. From there it's straight on to the mission, with the team infiltrating the neighbourhood in which they'll be operating. There's no politics to be found here. No examination of all the wrongs or the morality of this illegal war. This is about war itself, and showing as accurately ...