Preview: Yonkers Joe (2009)

Synopsis:

The story of a con man (Chazz Palimenteri) who decides to make one last gamble in Vegas finds a familial drama when his estranged, mentally challenged son comes back into his life. He decides to cut him in on the action and get his assistance in pulling off the con.

• Poster: D+

Review:

What an abysmally dull and unoriginal poster. The array of stars across the top mixed with the throwing of dice feels far too hokey.

• Trailer: C

Review:

A hustler drama featuring a mentally handicapped boy assisting his father in "robbing" a casino while he and his associates plan the massive heist seems a bit too forced for its own good. It feels like the writer is trying to inject originality in an old formula and the trailer suggests he fails.

Oscar Prospects:

None.

Release Date:

• January 9, 2009

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (November 23, 2008) Original