The Narrows
A 19 year old Brooklyn boy who is torn between two worlds when his photography portfolio wins him a partial scholarship to NYU. He must figure out how to balance his Italian neighborhood roots with the expansive, sophisticated world on the other side of the East River. Based on Tim McLoughlin's novel "Heart of the Old Country".
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Plot Summary
In 1950s Brooklyn, Mike Manadoro, a young man from a working-class family, works as a city inspector. He becomes entangled with the neighborhood's organized crime element after his father's gambling debts come to light. Mike finds himself in a moral quagmire as he tries to protect his family while navigating the dangerous underworld.
Critical Reception
The Narrows received a mixed to negative reception from critics. While some praised its attempt at a period crime drama and its performances, many found the plot underdeveloped and the execution lacking, leading to a generally lukewarm response.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its period setting and the lead performance.
- Criticized for a convoluted and unconvincing plot.
- Found to be a generally underwhelming crime drama.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a split reception, with some appreciating the attempt at a noir-ish crime story and the performances, while others found the film to be slow, predictable, and ultimately unsatisfying.
Fun Fact
The film is based on the novel of the same name by Tim Sajbel.
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