Brutal beats down, without mercy, any mob movie preconceptions you might have. Right from the start you get pulled into the story and you can't help but feel yourself wondering, what's my next move? What would i do in this situation? But then, the story keeps moving along and you are in another situation altogether. I also found this movie original very entertaining with great acting by all, especially the part played by the ex-Soprano tough guy. The dialog and interplay between the main characters was very genuine and real. These guys go from good buddies to good fellas and back with many twists and turns. It does not get much better than Brutal. I highly recommend this movie.