My second favorite film I seen this year...right behind the "King of Kongs" flick.

Don't go in thinking it will be a Cronenberg gore-fest...cuz it is far from it....it is more of a emotional and quiet gangster film. It is fresh seeing the Russian mob and its traditions being shown. It is like a very condensed version of "The Godfather". I would also compare it to "State of Grace" of even "Sugar Hill"...no flashiness, just a good story and solid acting. The russian mob boss and father deserves an oscar nomination.