First We Take Brooklyn

Or Diary Of a Loser. The main character was obliously inspired by Al Pacino in SCARFACE or CARLITO'S WAY, but he unfortunately is not Pacino. The story itself is very simple and realistic; no hero here, only petty punks story as we already have seen a thousand times before, but I repeat, more simple, in a so unbelievable way that it even becomes flat and boring, predictable and forgettable. No gufights either nor exceptional scenes. i will rapidly forget this one, drowned among the dozens of other features speaking of the La or NYC underworld, with petty punks from the Black, Jewish, Russian or Irish community. Not bad at all though. Because not ambitious, only realistic. You can't have everything.

Excellent all around crime drama flick. I loved it.

This movie is terrible and this Danny A Bozo should stick to something else - my 6 year old can act better - just terrible - 2 hours of my life I'll never get back

Harvey Keitel is a great actor and he has no business being in this Z-grade mob flick. I sincerely hope they gave him millions for this because I can see no other reason why he would deign to appear in it. The other actors all range from community dinner theater level to mediocre. The writing is predictable and stupid. It looks cheap all around. I'll bump it up to a two because Keitel is in it, but this movie should be skipped by everyone.

Danny Abeckaser was really good in this indie crime film. I love the rivalry of the Jewish and the Russians. I was rooting for Mikki. He was my bad good guy. He always meant well but it never turned out like he wanted. I love Harvey Keitel as well. I knew he would be one of the bosses. Shocked at the low score.

Hernan you absolute legend some of the best cinematography I've seen well done mate 👍

This was 90 minutes of waist. Very bad movie i really have nothing more to say of this movie. So desappointed!

I'm shocked at the low score for this film. I had low expectations going into this, but I was pleasantly impressed by this indie low budget B-grade film. This film stars and was also produced by Danny A. Abeckaser, who made his directorial debut, and his second writing credit, shared with co-star Jon Carlo. Harvey Keitel played the perfect Russian mobster, and it was nice to see some eye candy that can act, Charlotte McKinney and primarily co-star beauty AnnaLynne McCord. If anyone is expecting to see a huge big budget Hollywood produced gangster film, this is not it. But it achieves its goal in keeping the viewer submersed and entertained. The pace was perfect, the directing and screenplay on point, and the actors, although not all seasoned A-listers (except for Harvey Keitel of course), performed quite well and convincing in their roles. It's a shame reviewers will slam this film by comparing it to Hollywood gangster films and expecting so much more from such a small indie production. I for one am impressed and give this a well deserved 7.5/10 rounded up to a 8.

I really enjoyed this film. Danny Abeckaser was absolutely incredible as well as the rest of the cast. A very believable group of actors. It's clear that this was a project of passion for everyone involved. You feel it in every moment of the film. I can't wait to see what comes next from Writer/Actor, Jon Carlo. This was just awesome.

Trailer—First We Take Brooklyn