Pride And Glory Movie Review

A kind of Godfather in blue, Pride And Glory combines all those traditional elements of mob thrillers encompassing family values in conflict with criminal ambitions and impulses, but plays out instead on the opposite side of the law. This type of sinister police noir is nothing new, but the story is elevated by the testosterone fueled, gritty intensity of the male ensemble chemistry counting Edward Norton, Jon Voight, Colin Farrell and Noah Emmerich.

pride

Directed and co-written by Gavin O’Connor (Tumbleweeds) and screenwriter Joe Carnahan (Smokin’ Aces), Pride And Glory focuses on an NYPD investigation in the aftermath of a Washington Heights drug bust gone bad, in which four cops on the stakeout are killed during the ensuing shootout.

An enraged Chief Of Detectives Tierney (Jon Voight) pulls his cop son Ray (Edward Norton) from Missing Persons to head the probe. A far from enthused Ray is reluctant to get involved, since the four dead cops were part of a team that includes his traumatized brother Francis (Noah Emmerich) and hotheaded brother-in-law Jimmy (Colin Farrell).

Though the son of an NYPD cop himself, O’Connor presents a grim portrait of the police as, in their own words in the film, ‘guns for hire who sell our badges to the highest bidder, and who lead our own as sheep to slaughter.’

The incidents taking place in this Northern Manhattan inner city Dominican slum, which bear similarities to actual events reported there in the past, are rife with police corruption, drug dealing and torture tactics inflicted on this terrified immigrant population, and eerily reminiscent of Abu Ghraib.

Pride And Glory is primarily anything but, and this chilling psychological expose touches on a police vocation fraught with a toxic mix of overwhelming stress, self-destructive temptations, danger and dehumanization. And though the narrative rife with brutality and cynicism leads down a path that comes together way too over the top to make sense of it all, the journey there stings with the crushing weight of a raw and devastating emotional power.

Warner Bros

Rated R

2 1/2 stars

Hot this week

Did David Wineland and Serge Haroche Steal Idea For The Nobel Physics Prize?

Dr. Omerbashich says the Royal Swedish Academy is a Crime Scene and he has the proof that Nobel laureates stole his discovery.

New Approaches to Disaster Relief Challenges

Disaster relief has always been a challenge. NASA, Google,...

3 Legitimate Money Making Methods to Supplement Your Income

In a perfect world, when your landlord raises your...

2016 Predictions by World Renowned Medium and Psychic Lindy Baker

World renowned medium and psychic Lindy Baker is interviewed by The Hollywood Sentinel, discussing psychic power, the spirit world, life after death, areas of concern in 2016, and much more.

Digital Coupon Customers Spending More Than Double At Stores

A new study shows that customers who use digital coupons go shopping more for groceries and other household goods more often and spend more on their shopping trips.

Israel-Hamas War, What Has Israel Been Missing

The constant question one who follows this war is...

Azerbaijan and Armenia Work Towards Peace Treaty

After years of fighting each other, Azerbaijan and Armenia are working towards a peace treaty but there are obstacles, including a lack of trust.

Top IR Tools for Retail Engagement: How Arx Helps Public Companies Compete

Key Takeaways: Arx is a Tel Aviv-based investor relations...

LAJFF Reminds Us Of The Beatles And More

The Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival (LAJFF) is celebrating...

Listo Expands with Major NHL Partnerships at Bridgestone Arena and Xcel Energy Center

Listo, a next-generation premium experience and hospitality platform, is...

Don’t Demand Respect While Rejecting the Host Culture

Why demanding respect from the West without self-reflection falls flat. A powerful defense of Western values and cultural boundaries.

FUD Is the Only Thing That’s Real in Crypto Right Now

In the topsy-turvy world of crypto, where projects appear...

Related Articles

Popular Categories