Although this movies does have beautiful cinematic images, the acting is less than motivating and Tom Hanks, the over-rated academy award dominater, does little to reach the audience. Also, Hanks just does not fit the profile of being a mafia gangster. He was much better in any of his other movies! Throughout the movie one can easily predict exacly what will happen. I heard one editorial say that this is the next great mafia movie since Goodfellas. No way is this in the slightest bit true! Goodfellas beat the hell out of this movie! However, if you don't specically care to see a great movie and you just want to kick back and see some great cinematic images then this movie might suite your desire. Overall it may be worth your time; however, this is no Oscar winner!