Brooklyn Lobster (2005)

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. Danny Aiello plays the same cliche fired up role that he is known for over the years. it is a intense drama from start to finish that is a decent film,but is missing that knock out performance to make this film stronger. it was pretty good film and it is a seasonal christmas time picture. it deals with loss and family. interesting film. July 31, 2007

Brooklyn Lobster

We are going to go to the restaurant. Definitely watch the extras to see why and how the story is powerful July 28, 2007

It's Christmastime and the family business is going up on the auction block

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 immediate payment--if not the place goes up for auction.

Oh yeah, and it's Christmas.

It's a great tale of a long-time family that struggles and survives, keeping their fight, their ingenuity and their sense of humor. May 20, 2007

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 to satisfy just about everybody's need for feel good movies.

Giorgio's Lobster Farm has been in the Giorgio family for years and has recently come on hard times: the bank defaulted on the note held by the business and the business faces foreclosure - and even worse, it will be auctioned off, removing it permanently from the family. Frank Giorgio (Danny Aiello) is trying to keep his business alive, neglecting his wife Maureen (Jane Curtin) who is tired of living with the crustaceans, and depending on his daughter Lauren (Marisa Ryan) to be his computer, and trying to convince his son Michael (Daniel Sauli) to return to New York from his home in Seattle to help run the business. Michael's steady girlfriend Kerry (Heather Burns) supports the concept of saving the business but when her family gets involved an incident occurs which damages all concerned. How Frank's close friend Bill Lau (Henry Yuk) and wife Jen (Jo Yang) step into the failing picture builds to a climax that demonstrates how family, love, extended family, friends, and perseverance can heal just about anything!

The cast is excellent with Danny Aiello, Jane Curtin and Daniel Sauli especially fine. But the overwhelming result of this little film is a restoration of faith in the human spirit - with a lot of help from family and friends. Grady Harp, March 07
March 14, 2007

Great, Heart Touching Movie!

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. January 22, 2007

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