Snitch

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Snitch

R

Released Jan 20, 1998

1h 33m

Drama

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Bobby O'Grady (Denis Leary) is a low-level thug in Charlestown and a member of Jackie O'Hara's (Colm Meaney) gang. Jackie, who requires complete loyalty, arranges a hit on Bobby's cousin Teddy (Billy Crudup), attracting the attention of Detective Hanlon (Martin Sheen). Since no one will talk, Hanlon becomes suspicious. Bobby, who finds it more difficult to stay silent, confides in his cousin Seamus (Jason Barry). A tragic turn of events forces Bobby to decide on his true loyalty.

Paul Tatara

CNN.com

All the camaraderie aside, these are not particularly likable characters, yet [Leary] still manages to make you care about Bobby. It's been a long time since even Robert DeNiro pulled that one off, and Leary deserves as much credit as he can get.

Feb 9, 2018

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Lisa Schwarzbaum

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: B-

Sep 7, 2011

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

There is a whole genre of films about childhood friends still living in the old neighborhood and going down the drain of crime and drugs. Few of them capture the fatigue and depression, and the futility, as well as this one.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

Rated: 3/5

Nov 4, 2007

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Though very much in the vein of Scorsese's masterpiece Mean Streets, Ted Demme's bleak and downbeat tale has its distinctive merits, not least of which is the acting.

Rated: B

Dec 27, 2006

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Robin Clifford

Reeling Reviews

Rated: B+

Apr 9, 2005

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I have to say this is by far Denis Leary's best movie since Judgment Night. His performance sort of takes over the film in a great way most actors could. I thought it was very good that they added in a good bit of Irish because I know Denis Leary has an Irish back round. All in all it is great movie with a great cast.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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At times, the sincerity at the heart of this modern gangster tale carries it past its sloppy unevenness. However, some okay moments and good performances (specifically from Leary) can't fix how incredibly forgettable Monument Ave. is. Just not quite enough here to make it worth recommending.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Ted Demme's death ay 38 was a tragic loss to film. This film along with his previous film "Beautiful Girls" and his last feature "Blow" showed he was a gifted director. This is the Irish version of Scorsese's "Mean Streets" and it delves into themes long seen in films dealing with the Irish community that of informing. Denis Leary is able to throw in stand up bits into scenes. Leary gives his best performance in a film. Sheen in his small role as always shows why he is one of this county's great actors. Meaney plays the usual shanty Irish piece of shit bad guy. Noah Emmerich in his small role as a racist neighborhood tough guy is great. Only issue was the running time.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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Celebrated ST Patrick's Day by watching the "Irish" "Mean Streets"

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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A compelling if low key crime drama, mostly carried by the strong performances. These characters are sometimes likable, sometimes despicable but always credible.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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Irish crime drama told with the slow ponderous feel of an indie flick. I dug it.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/19/23

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Synopsis

Bobby O'Grady (Denis Leary) is a low-level thug in Charlestown and a member of Jackie O'Hara's (Colm Meaney) gang. Jackie, who requires complete loyalty, arranges a hit on Bobby's cousin Teddy (Billy Crudup), attracting the attention of Detective Hanlon (Martin Sheen). Since no one will talk, Hanlon becomes suspicious. Bobby, who finds it more difficult to stay silent, confides in his cousin Seamus (Jason Barry). A tragic turn of events forces Bobby to decide on his true loyalty.

Director: Ted Demme
Producer: Nicolas Clermont, Ted Demme, Elie Samaha, Jim Serpico, Joel Stillerman
Screenwriter: Mike Armstrong, Denis Leary
Production Co: Tribeca Productions, Spanky Pictures, Clinica Estetico, Apostle Pictures, Kushner-Locke Company
Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 20, 1998, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 18, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA): $332.4K
Runtime: 1h 33m
Sound Mix: Stereo