1988 NYC
Who Owns the Night
Bobby Green (Joaquin Phoenix), who adopted his mother's maiden name because "it's easier to pronounce," goes from being a bartender to managing one of the hottest clubs in NYC. Joe's father, Deputy Police Chief Albert 'Bert' Grusinsky (Robert Duvall) and brother Police Capt. Joseph 'Joe' Grusinsky (Mark Wahlberg) are disgusted with Joe because the club is owned by the kingpin of the Russian Mafia and the club is also the den of major drug distribution.
Bert informs Bobby that the cops are cracking down on drug trafficing and are going after the Russian Mafia to "take back the night" so Bobby needs to make a choice.
When his club is busted, Bobby is hauled to jail but is released soon after due to his father's intervention. But when brother Joe is shot point blank by the Mafia and Bobby is informed by the gangster's the Bert is next, Bobby's loyalty is tested -- and the war is on..
Eva Mendes plays Bobby's girlfriend.
Written and directed by James Gray.
Rated R for strong violence, drug material, language, some sexual content and brief nudity.
My personal rating: B
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