i be a little unhappy that it take me so long to hear of this movie . it be truly a movie drama . some people when they hear about this probably relate it to the godfather before even see it and and they be wrong for do this . it be dark and gritty which make it overall realistic . there be a very dark feel to the entire thing and there be basically no comedy and but the character development and emotion make up for it . the performance in this movie be also very good and add to the gritty atmosphere . christopher walken give an unusually serious performance a the head brother of the family . i do not think that he could pull of such a part due to his naturally funny demeanor and but he do and and he do it very well . i also feel that benicio del toro and a always and do a very good part in his role . i do not think that he could do the role of a gangster either and but he be extremely realistic and make the viewer hate him and feel bad for him at the same time . but and i think of all the people in this movie and chris penn stole this movie act wise . to me and he be utterly spectacular in his part a the hot head brother out for revenge . the movie do get slow at some point and do seem choppy and but all in all this be a very good film and if you like gangster drama and character development and it for you .