Southie (1998)

38% of critics liked it
(8 reviews)
54% of users liked it
(1,326 ratings)

"Southie" is common usage in Massachusetts for a resident of South Boston. John Shea directed and co-scripted (with James Cummings and Dave McLaughlin) this low-budget crime drama which won the American Independent Award at the 1998 Seattle Film Festival. Out of money and out of luck, Danny Quinn… More "Southie" is common usage in Massachusetts for a resident of South Boston. John Shea directed and co-scripted (with James Cummings and Dave McLaughlin) this low-budget crime drama which won the American Independent Award at the 1998 Seattle Film Festival. Out of money and out of luck, Danny Quinn (Donnie Wahlberg) leaves NYC and returns home to South Boston where his dysfunctional family is allied with an Irish Mafia crowd. When Danny's pals open a private casino with an assist from a different Irish Mafia group, this leaves Danny stuck in the middle when trouble erupts between the two factions. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 35 min.
Directed By: John Shea
Written By: Jimmy Cummings, John Shea, Dave McLaughlin
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense

In Theaters: Jun 10, 1998 Wide
On DVD: May 31, 2005
Studio: Lionsgate

Critic Reviews

Michael Dequina, TheMovieReport.com
The acting excellence is ultimately cancelled out by the derivative nature of the story, which is not presented in a terribly fresh or distinctive manner.
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
A very familiar crime story, one that has been often done in recent times.

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