this film would have make a great gangster saga but ferrara and writer st. john be more interested about the character then the story . what occur on the surface may be minimal and very uncreative but deep within you enter the soul of each character who question their value a they mourn the death of a family member . each one carry a dilemma to the very surprising end . this film could have be set in any era a it deal with intelligent issue such a the complex male macho image a question by sciorra character . another interest piece from ferrara who go for the mind and leave you silent .