10th and Wolf (2006)

19% of critics liked it
(27 reviews)
44% of users liked it
(17,167 ratings)

A man is forced to go against his family and his principles in the name of serving his country in this drama inspired by actual events. Tommy Santoro (James Marsden) was just a boy when his father was murdered, and young Tommy quickly discovered his dad was a high-ranking member of the Philadelphia… More A man is forced to go against his family and his principles in the name of serving his country in this drama inspired by actual events. Tommy Santoro (James Marsden) was just a boy when his father was murdered, and young Tommy quickly discovered his dad was a high-ranking member of the Philadelphia Mafia. Tommy grew up determined to stay on the right side of the law, but his brother Vincent (Brad Renfro) and cousin Joey (Giovanni Ribisi) had other ideas and ended up joining "the family business." Tommy enlisted in the Army and served in Operation Desert Storm, but when he impulsively stole a jeep, he was arrested by the military police. However, Tommy finds he's not questioned by MP's, but by Horvath (Brian Dennehy), an FBI agent who knows all about his past and family history. Horvath has learned that Sicilian mobsters have been taking over the Philly rackets, and persuades Tommy to join up with Vincent and Joey in order to infiltrate the Mafia and serve as an informant to the FBI. Tommy grudgingly agrees, but he's uneasy about betraying his family and following the path that killed his father -- especially when he discovers his actions have put Vincent and Joey in grave danger. Also starring Dennis Hopper, Piper Perabo, and Lesley Ann Warren, 10th & Wolf was the directorial debut for Bobby Moresco, who won an Academy Award for his screenplay for Crash. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 48 min.
Directed By: Robert Moresco
Written By: Robert Moresco, Allan Steele
Genres: Drama

In Theaters: Aug 18, 2006 Wide
On DVD: Sep 19, 2006
Studio: ThinkFilm

Critic Reviews

Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter
A routine mob thriller.
Michael Atkinson, Village Voice
A hellish and unconvincing celebration of badda-bing-ness.
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
Bobby Moresco, who cowrote Crash and coproduced Million Dollar Baby, makes an undistinguished directing debut, assembling a band of actors who know but two modes: simmering rage and over-the-top histrionics.
Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger
A mix of the first half of Donnie Brasco, the last 20 minutes of A History of Violence and a couple of episodes of I Love the'90s.
Lou Lumenick, New York Post
The movie doesn't miss a cliché, ineptly lifting liberally from The Godfather and GoodFellas, among other classics.
Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News
At this late date, filmmakers who draw inspiration from the Mafia had better have a whole new angle to offer. Otherwise, they'll end up with a movie like 10th & Wolf.
Doris Toumarkine, Film Journal International
A respectable addition to the packed pantheon of watchable but all too familiar Mafia-themed movies.
Joseph Proimakis, Movies for the Masses
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Scott Weinberg, DVDTalk.com
Coming from a guy who just won an Oscar for screenwriting? One has the right to expect something a little less rote, redundant, and oppressively familiar as 10th & Wolf.
Ed Scheid, Boxoffice Magazine
A rather conventional plot is invigorated by intense lead performances from Marsden, Renfro and Ribisi, whose Joey is continually ready to explode in fierce anger, as well as a very good supporting cast, particularly Dennehy and Lesley Anne Warren.
Boo Allen, Denton Record Chronicle (TX)
Handsome, well-made film that is simply too familiar.
Eric Lurio, Entertainment Insiders
This works both as an action film and Greek tragedy.
Caroline Kepnes, E! Online
You get to laugh, see some blood and even get choked up a couple of times. Not too shabby, eh?
Maitland McDonagh, TV Guide's Movie Guide
The narrative is cluttered with backstory -- and the endless digressions overwhelm the efforts of a generally strong cast that includes cameos by Val Kilmer and by Ligati as one of Reggio's foot soldiers.
Gary Goldstein, Reel.com
There's so little satisfaction to be had from the derivative set pieces and predictable plot twists that, mostly, you just want it to be over.
Gary Thompson, Philadelphia Daily News
It's an ambitious gambit, undercut by characters that stay at a frustrating arm's length.
Scott Von Doviak, Fort Worth Star-Telegram
A played-out saga of guns, gangsters and goofball actors pretending to be tough guys.

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Bruce B

A 4 Star Film, About as good as they get when it comes to Crime Family Movies. A Solder is facing prison or go back home and collect information for the FBI by setting up a Mob Boss. Is packed with action and thrills and drama. A full cast. I didn't recognize Val Kilmer a… More
A 4 Star Film, About as good as they get when it comes to Crime Family Movies. A Solder is facing prison or go back home and collect information for the FBI by setting up a Mob Boss. Is packed with action and thrills and drama. A full cast. I didn't recognize Val Kilmer a change in parts for him. Dennis Hooper played good boss. But Giovanni Ribisi stole the show. If you have passed this one up before or your a little skeptic because its not a 2009 Movie, don?t be. Its well worth it. A good addition to any collection. 4 Stars
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This movie is exactly why Giovanni Ribisi is one of my favorite actors. He was brilliant in this movie. But he is in every movie he does. But this movie blew me away. One of the best Mob movies I have ever seen. The cast was so good. The acting was right on the money as they say. Brad… More
This movie is exactly why Giovanni Ribisi is one of my favorite actors. He was brilliant in this movie. But he is in every movie he does. But this movie blew me away. One of the best Mob movies I have ever seen. The cast was so good. The acting was right on the money as they say. Brad Renfro, (R.I.P) did an amazing job at playing Vincent. James Marden, was so good. I have only seen him in a couple movies and by far this movie was the best role I have seen him portray. The story was intense. It grabs you from start to finish. Just AMAZING.. I usually don't care for these types of movies, but knowing Giovanni, was in it I thought I would watch it just for that fact alone. So glad I did. I would have missed out on a really great movie. I recommend this to everyone. Even if this isn't your kind of movie, I think you will enjoy it.
Al S

The best gangster film in recent year's. It's Goodfellas meets Donnie Brasco. A stylish, complex, hard-hitting and electrifying movie. A pure knockout. Director, Bobby Moresco has crafted an insightful, powerful, tense, terifficly told and unforgettable crime drama. The cast… More
The best gangster film in recent year's. It's Goodfellas meets Donnie Brasco. A stylish, complex, hard-hitting and electrifying movie. A pure knockout. Director, Bobby Moresco has crafted an insightful, powerful, tense, terifficly told and unforgettable crime drama. The cast is amasing. James Marsden is magnificent. Giovanni Ribisi is outstanding, his best performance yet. I love how these actors embrassed these roles and it shows in their performances. Searing, engaging, gripping and astonishing. Brilliant, riveting and extroadinary. An explosive action-packed story that grabs you and dosent let go. A truimph. It sets the screen on fire with great power and energy.
Fascade F

This was an undeniably smooth and richly detailed mobster crime saga. You will not only enjoy it you will be absorbed by the young and agile characters, (as well as the older veteran ones) as they tell their stories. A haunting believable tale that will always be remembered. In the… More
This was an undeniably smooth and richly detailed mobster crime saga. You will not only enjoy it you will be absorbed by the young and agile characters, (as well as the older veteran ones) as they tell their stories. A haunting believable tale that will always be remembered. In the same caliber of performance of "Blue Hill Avenue" See this....get it...I want this for my collection!!!!!!!!
FanGirl B

Instantly forgettable and not really worth watching in the first place.