Brooklyn Lobster

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Frank and Maureen Giorgio's (Danny Aiello) once orderly lives have been thrown into chaos since the bank that loaned Frank money for a restaurant addition to his lobster business has folded.
  • Starring: Kevin Jordan
  • Directed by: Kevin Jordan
  • Runtime: 1 hour 34 minutes
  • Studio: Virgil Films & Entertainment
 
  
 
 

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Synopsis: Frank and Maureen Giorgio's (Danny Aiello) once orderly lives have been thrown into chaos since the bank that loaned Frank money for a restaurant addition to his lobster business has folded.
Starring: Kevin Jordan
Directed by: Kevin Jordan
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 1 hour 34 minutes
Studio: Virgil Films & Entertainment
MPAA Rating: Rated R for language
ASIN: B001AQOW4S (Rental) and B001AQOW5C (Purchase)
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Brooklyn Lobster DVD ~ Danny Aiello

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Theatrical Release Information
  • MPAA: Rated R for language
  • Production Company: Red Claw Inc., Moe Greene Associates, Groovestrings
  • Also Known As: The Lobster Farm
  • Filming Locations: Chinatown, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA | Rockville Centre, Long Island, New York, USA | Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
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During most of the twentieth century, you could go down to Sheepshead Bay (on the waterfront) in Brooklyn and get a terrific lobster or fish dinner
for a song. These lobster shacks are disappearing with the onslaught of Trader Joes, Long John Silvers, and other franchises which replace fresh food with fast food. Danny Aiello plays a hard nosed, hard working businessman whose family has been in the lobster business in Brooklyn for 60 years. He's fighting for his livelihood - looking for a way to escape Big Money. Due to the fact that the local Bank which financed the Lobster House has "itself" defaulted with the FDIC, his small-business loan has been called and his business, his family, his workers, and his identity are all up for sale.

Throughout the movie we cheer for this American because he represents the human qualities of courage, endurance, and self-reliance that make America great...but this fellow and his business are on the auction block. We will wait and see if it can be saved. (As a metaphor, a broken water line that supplies sea water to his crustaceans is fixed at the last minute.) For a glimpse of American life that we don't want to forget, I recommend this film...it is definitely worth a trip to the video store.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
As Genuine and Real as it Gets December 14, 2006
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A hard-nosed father, played by Danny Aiello, tries to revive his business - and ultimately his family - from an uncertain future as a result of a failed bank loan. Brooklyn Lobster is a fantastic character study of the differences and hardships faced by members of family pushed into financial turmoil. The movie brings to life the conflicting values and personality traits that are ever-present in families today. Jordan manages to dive deep into each character and give us a better understanding of their relationships with each other, and in the end the overall identity of the family itself. Still, more importantly it represents the hardworking middle-class business owner's identity in a changing society - one that is dominated by the franchise corporations and the "biggest buck" mentality.
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Great, Heart Touching Movie! January 21, 2007
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Brooklyn is my childhood home and "Jordons Lobster" (The Real Name For The Lobster Store In The Movie) was a place I frequented with my family. For this reason the movie peaked my interest enough to watch it. "Brooklyn Lobster" is the story of a family business on the brink of bankruptcy. The story revolves around the families struggle to save the family business. The movie is truly a great story with excellent acting and a heart touching ending. Give this movie a try for something a little different. I am giving this 5 stars because I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Surprisingly heartwarming
Brooklin Lobster is the kind of movie you should watch when you feel as if the world doesn't care what you're going through. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Jaden
Danny Aiello
I don't really know what it is, perhaps because I grew up in N.J. around people like Danny Aiello, perhaps its his films like
"Moonstruck", "Leon", "Dinner Rush" and "Do the... Read more
Published 16 months ago by John Adivari
Thoroughly Enjoyable
I had never heard of this movie previously and ran across it while searching the Internet for movies that might interest me. It is a very nice story and well acted. Read more
Published on May 17, 2010 by R. Howard Courtney
A Sheepshead Bay/Gerritsen Beach Movie Treasure...for many reasons.
Buy or rent the movie! Anyone who lived in or grew-up the Sheepshead Bay/Gerritsen Beach area of Brooklyn will find this a genuine treat...and a good film, as well. Read more
Published on January 12, 2009 by Richard Erwin
you can go back home
this is a must for baby boomers from Brooklyn. the movie is packed with nostalgia for the old days in Sheepshead Bay. Danny Aiello shines and the movie holds your attention. Read more
Published on October 15, 2008 by Joseph A. Smith
a pretty good film
i watched this film recently about a restaurant that is on the verge of going down because of fast food business's coming in and other factors at work. Read more
Published on July 31, 2007 by A customer
Brooklyn Lobster
We are going to go to the restaurant. Definitely watch the extras to see why and how the story is powerful
Published on July 28, 2007 by Morton A. Langsfeld
It's Christmastime and the family business is going up on the auction...
Three generations of the Giorgio family have been in the lobster business in Brooklyn. When the bank that had their restaurant renovation loan went under, the FDIC insisted on... Read more
Published on May 20, 2007 by R. Kyle
A Tank Full of Good Feelings
BROOKLYN LOBSTER is a fine little low budget film that boasts a good story (based on fact) written and directed By Kevin Jordan, an excellent low key cast, and enough family love... Read more
Published on March 13, 2007 by Grady Harp
A Lobster Grows in Brooklyn
First I just have to say it's interesting how some movies make it to wide distribution and fame, even the "art house" flicks, and yet others, never seem to get the exposure they... Read more
Published on January 19, 2007 by KRA
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