One of the Good Ones

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Hassan S @RT07342421 Apr 8 *One of the Good Ones* is the kind of small film that sneaks up on you precisely because it has nothing to prove. Directed by Julie O'Hora and set against the unglamorous backdrop of Buffalo, New York, it follows Dean Alessi, a lawyer whose entire job is to investigate other lawyers who've gone crooked — which, as you might imagine, doesn't make him the most popular guy in the room. The film blends legal drama, noir-ish mystery, and dry comedy in a way that doesn't always hit its marks, but there's something genuinely refreshing about a movie that knows its own scale and works comfortably within it. Dean speaks directly to the camera with a weary, been-around-the-block honesty, and underneath the corruption plot runs a quieter current of personal grief — a man still carrying the weight of losing his son, still trying to hold his marriage together, still choosing to do the right thing anyway. See more B2B P @RT71881130 Apr 3 One of the Good Ones is a grounded, thought-provoking film that doesn’t try to over-explain its message, it lets the situations and character dynamics speak for themselves. The story taps into real, everyday experiences around perception, identity, and the pressure to be seen as "acceptable" in certain spaces. See more Fia P @RT57135477 Apr 1 Tom Paolino shines in this fun quirky indie! He embodies DEAN ALESSI with heart, resonance, integrity, humor and above all kindness with an edge. Let's hope we can have MORE people in power like DEAN cuz See more Terry W @RT80696499 Mar 31 One of the Good Ones is A very nice film which not only highlights the whether there is integrity or lack thereof in the world of law, but is a quite beautifull portrayal of a very likeable lead chracter and his struggles. It shoukd be mentioned that the antagonist in the film is greta to watch too, and some would argue that a villain is equally as important as the hero. Check it out! See more Jerome V @Jeromevalverde Mar 31 A welcome reminder that indie films can be entertaining and fun. "One Of The Good Ones" tells the story of attorney Dean Alessi (Tom Paolino), a down-on-his-luck guy who expects honesty in people but understands the realities of power-grabs. Assisted by sidekick Stu Foley (the wonderful Roderick Garr) Dean decides to fight a murder cover-up and rampant corruption in the D.A.'s office. What makes this movie different is its light-hearted approach and the charisma of its main characters. A standout performance from actor Jacob A. Ware, playing DA Sam Markham as a fumbling, philandering, Jerry Lewis-inspired knucklehead. The sincerity of other scenes, such as where Dean's marriage falls apart before us, was genuinely touching and well-handled. It's a nice character study with hints of Cassavetes. The filmmakers present a positive message overall that makes you feel more complete at the end. See more R T. @RT21749717 Mar 30 This movie is one of the GOOD ones! So many movies focus solely on big, fancy action scenes and complicated plots. In this one, the viewer witnesses the revelation and illumination of the characters’ real humanity amidst their complex lives. We get to know who these people are and learn how the things in their pasts have shaped them. I really got attached to and cared about these characters because I identify and relate. The subject matter is so relevant to what is being uncovered currently about the sad reality behind the scenes in our country’s justice system. This movie successfully depicts life’s Truths in which opposites exist concurrently; life is not fair and sometimes the good guy wins. Most importantly, it confirms the true meaning of winning. Throughout the emotional roller coaster of sadness, anger, frustration and disgust, the viewer is reminded that while one person may not be able to save the whole world, the whole world for one person can be saved. See more Read all reviews

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