5th Borough

Seen the trailer and the movie was even better. Good dialogue, seen some famous faces and the narrative was well done. Good ending also. Keep the films coming!

5th Borough opens with an emotional punch-Nikos' daughter is diagnosed with a brain tumor, and the clock starts ticking. The film sets up high stakes, but at times, the storytelling feels uneven. Some plot turns happen a bit too quickly, and a few supporting characters fall into familiar mob movie tropes. While the tension builds steadily, a deeper dive into Nikos' inner world could have made the emotional beats land harder.

That said, the film finds its stride in the second half. Steve Stanulis captures Staten Island's grit with honesty, and the father-daughter bond anchors everything with genuine heart. As the story builds toward its conclusion, it becomes clear that 5th Borough is more than a crime flick-it's about sacrifice, loyalty, and the lengths a parent will go for love. By the end, you're rooting for Nikos, flaws and all.

I didn't think it was that great but it was good enough to watch when bored at home. The acting was good, plot was over dramatic and I felt as if something was missing. Still not bad but yeah..

Decent movie to watch with friends. Had some familiar faces and the story held up to the end. I think the editing could have been better, I felt like it was dragging a little towards the middle but regardless of that it's still a 7 star indie flick.

This was cool to watch! Good acting and plot. It's refreshing to see independent films taking their time to make films comparable to the big films now. Kudos to the whole team.