Amazon.com: Brooklyn Lobster: Kevin Jordan, Aimee Golden, Darren Jordan, Jon Messner: Amazon Instant Video

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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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Purchase rights: Stream instantly and download to 2 locations. Details

Compatible with: Mac and Windows PC online viewing, compatible instant streaming devices, TiVo DVRs. System requirements

Format: Amazon Instant Video (streaming online video and digital download)

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Brooklyn Lobster DVD ~ Danny Aiello

4.4 out of 5 stars (12) $2.80

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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4.4 out of 5 stars (12 customer reviews)

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18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A thoughtful film on a forgotten aspect of Americana., January 5, 2007

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Gerard D. Launay (Berkeley, California) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Brooklyn Lobster (DVD)

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:

5.0 out of 5 stars As Genuine and Real as it Gets, December 14, 2006

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Michael Creekwood "movie fan" (Philadelphia, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brooklyn Lobster (DVD)

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:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great, Heart Touching Movie!, January 21, 2007

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Brandon Hoffman "Brandon Hoffman" (Suffern, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Brooklyn Lobster (DVD)

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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