Little Ukraine

If you do the movie about Ukrainians you could hire at least native Ukrainian actors for trustworthiness. Instead we see actors mainly from Balcans and Russia. Acting isn't good.

Could be a really good movie if depicted real Ukrainian immigrants and the soul of the Ukrainian people.

Should be called little Soviet better.

A family escapes the Soviet Union only to find things aren't any easier for them in 1980s New York City. It's an interesting take on the immigrant crime family trope. We've seen the setup before, but Little Ukraine takes us on a path with characters who put themselves in increasingly hot water by making the choice to do the "right thing". It's a wildly pessimistic and nihilistic pov. There is also a healthy bit of skepticism that the story points toward it's main characters and their self professed virtues. In the end there are no heroes. This movie has a pleasant surprise. Good character development. Highly recommended.

Terrible.

Amateur night.

A movie with C-listed actors, who usually would only star in cheaply made television soaps.

No suspsense or thrill whatsover.

Just terrible.

Little Ukraine was a recommendation from a friend who loves gangster flicks. Having no expectations and not knowing who the actors were, I watched and was surprised. Turns out, it's a well made, well acted tale of the Russian/Ukrainian mob in NYC. The film could be a first in depicting mob violence perpetuated by non Italian/Sicilians How come this hasn't ben done before? Cast is made up of American and Russian actors, and there are subtitles when Russians speak to Russians, making the film more realistic and authentic.

It reminds me of 1980s movies with no real plot besides "Little Ukraine ". Sure there is action but no (as in zero) character development or even passable dialog. It isn't a bad movie to throw in on the background but I wouldn't do any more than that. If you are a fan of muscular male upper bodies then this film might get another half-star for you.

It is a story of a Jewish family from Odessa who struggles to remain on the right side of the law at their bathhouse in New York City. The immigrant story is relevant, alive, and dynamic as our characters struggle to grasp their ever-evolving American Dream.