This is not the Godfather or Goodfellas or any other classic Mafia movie. So let this be crystal clear from the start and not try to compare it to any of those movies. You would not do yourself a favor and would not really enjoy your time with the movie either.
Having said that, it is tough if you have seen any of those movies not to think about them. There are scenes here that really suffer from a weight, from script flaws and the gravity of character/actors pulling them through (or in this case not). Still this is a fine effort and I don't mean that in a demeaning way. You have to start somewhere so don't hold this against those involved here. The story itself is quite neatly told and will find its audience. The ending feels a bit put upon, trying to satisfy multiple wishes (from producers or expectations from viewers?), but it is what it is
