1920's, Prohibition-era Chicago. Former amateur boxer Machine Gun Jack McGunn (a fine and likeable performance by Sean Faris) rises through the ranks as a top enforcer for the notorious Al Capone (well played with ferocious gusto by Milo Gibson). Things heat up when Capone becomes involved in a fierce territorial despite with rival mobster George "Bugs" Moran (an excellent portrayal by Peter Facinelli).
Director Timothy Woodward Jr. Keeps the involving and entertaining story moving along at a brisk pace, maintains a tough gritty tone throughout, offers a flavorsome evocation of the period setting, and stages the exciting shootouts with aplomb. Moreover, it's acted with zest by an enthusiastic cast: Jason Patric and Don Harvey as no-nonsense detectives determined to take Capone down, Jamie-Lynn Sigler as feisty moll Lulu Rolfe, Mark Rolston as the ruthless Dion O'Banion, Michael Pare as the hard-nosed O'Connor, and Al Sapienza as the suave Johnny Torrio. The bloody'n'brutal violence packs a savage punch. Pablo Diaz's crisp widescreen cinematography provides a pleasing polished look. Samuel Joseph Smythe's robust score hits the rousing spot. An on the money crime drama/thriller.
Director Timothy Woodward Jr. Keeps the involving and entertaining story moving along at a brisk pace, maintains a tough gritty tone throughout, offers a flavorsome evocation of the period setting, and stages the exciting shootouts with aplomb. Moreover, it's acted with zest by an enthusiastic cast: Jason Patric and Don Harvey as no-nonsense detectives determined to take Capone down, Jamie-Lynn Sigler as feisty moll Lulu Rolfe, Mark Rolston as the ruthless Dion O'Banion, Michael Pare as the hard-nosed O'Connor, and Al Sapienza as the suave Johnny Torrio. The bloody'n'brutal violence packs a savage punch. Pablo Diaz's crisp widescreen cinematography provides a pleasing polished look. Samuel Joseph Smythe's robust score hits the rousing spot. An on the money crime drama/thriller.