Mr. Untouchable
by Marc Levin
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Actor: Hayden, Jazz", Leon ", Louie Diaz, Thelma GrantDirector: Marc Levin
Brand: MAGNOLIA FILMS
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language); Spanish (Subtitled)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.78:1
Running Time: 92 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-01-29
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Studio: Magnolia Home Entertainment
Product features:
- Acclaimed director Marc Levin helms this inside look at one of New York's most notorious criminals: Nicky Barnes, aka Mr. Untouchable. Barnes ascended from being a drug addict to gracing the cover of The New York Times Magazine for his prominence in the New York underworld. Format: DVD MOVIE Genre:?DOCUMENTARIES Rating:?R Age:?876964000963 UPC:?876964000963 Manufac
DVD Reviews of Mr. Untouchable
DVD Review: An interesting Harlem and inner city story told through the eyes and minds of the most powerful
Summary: 3 Stars
Mr. Untouchable (2007) tells an interesting Harlem and inner city
story, through the eyes and minds of the most powerful and
influential gang members of the time, now quiet and retired
old-timers. They reminisce on life as it was back in the 1970's
and early 80's, for them, explaining it to the audience in an
understandable and personalized manner, making this film quite
unique.
The ring leader provides a narrative over the entire length of the
movie, a lot of Polaroids, coupled with a remarkable soundtrack
(made up of perhaps over a 100 audio numbers) demonstrating the
vast thought and effort in assembling it. Law enforcement also
comments on various events, from their angle.
Here, the failings of human beings are made clear. The errors of
judgment, naivete in face of the law, the struggle in balancing
logic and feelings of jealousy, vengeance, addiction to
narcotics, the drive and need for power, sexual domination, wealth
and influence in a particular community. The human ego influence
outcomes unpredictably time and again.
Here, Nick Barnes' narcotics empire (based in New York) is
recounted, from selling powder in "quarters" (spoonfuls) for $70
(coke or heroin), the wholesale origin from the mob, the
distribution end on various inner city corners (often grossing
$10k - $15k), "cutting" amounts, shoeboxes of cash ( $1 or $2
million USD), rubouts, rival gang conflicts, double crossings,
vicious and bloody murders, night clubs, gold watches, expensive
jewelry, luxury automobiles, confidential informants, wiretaps,
the method of organization of the racket, and more - it's all
here.
Barnes' demise is brought about faster, in part, from a higher
public profile, through the mass media.
Barnes summarizes the modus operendi of dealers as selecting
"whomever has the best powder and the best power" in the ghetto.
Those at the top of the hierarchy, in this case, work hard also in
eliminating the middle man, to maximize profits and reduce costs
and complications, such that sales reach as high as $72 million
USD per year.
While maintaining a positive public image in the community through
public events and promotions, gifts, donations to the point of
being idolized more than the best athlete, Barnes behind the
scenes is the ultimate competitor. His policy is vicious, ends
justifying the means, a winning at all costs psychology.
At the same time, the USA's number of addicts already reaching 1
million people, expands by 100k to 200k per annum, from cultural
and social pressures making narcotics fashionable.
Barnes explains the paradox of rolling over with anyone's natural
ability, tendency or propensity to adapt to their environment, in
which a belief system of values, rewards and penalties is laid
out, as far as behaviors being accepted or rejected. In this case,
the rage and jealousy of his mistress, empire and wealth
benefitting his partners while he's locked up with a life sentence
is too much to bear.
Finally, an obvious element are the consequences of being
pigeon-holed in a lifestyle, almost as if wearing blinds and being
dragged into gangland rubouts of many victims, many of them
innocent.
DVD Review: for the fans of real gangsters stories !
Summary: 4 Stars
Would like to say something bad about the dvd, etc. But i can't.
shippment was faster than expected, and great story !
DVD Review: Another scumbag turned snitch ..and tiring movie.
Summary: 3 Stars
This gentleman did this to his own people,and with the excuse of money, then he turned snitch, this movie is just trying to capitalize on all the recent so-called gangster genre movies. I wish they would stop.DVD Review: One of the best yet!!!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
One of the best yet!!!!! But I think a complete movie would be a #1 block buster like American Gangster. DVD Review: The Code
Summary: 5 Stars
Nicky Barnes is the truth. He lived his life by a code. He lived his life by an oath of loyalty that he made to his brothers. What happens when you're betrayed by the ones whom you put your trust into. What happens when the people who you kept it real with don't keep it real with you? This book is on point and unravels the circumstances surrounding one question that a lot of people want to know the answer to. Why did Nicky Barnes snitch? It's often said that getting revenge is the best feeling in the world. In Mr. Barnes case I'd have to agree.
Description of Mr. Untouchable
This is the true-life story of a junkie turned multimillionaire drug-lord. With the first hand testimony of the Godfather himself, Nicky Barnes, who was the most powerful black drug kingpin in New York City history.General DVDs
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