"Chicago Overcoat" was produced in 2009, and it is rare today to see a film that has this degree of attention to detail in environment. The atmosphere of Chicago permeated the film to the degree that the city virtually became a character.
Narrative development takes a back seat to character and environment. The central focus on Lou Marazano, as unforgettably portrayed by Frank Vincent, takes a deep dive into the labyrinth of the history of crime in Chicago.
It is nearly impossible to follow all of the twists and turns of the complex underworld and the caverns of corruption in the police department. Some of the most memorable moments are the mundane conversation of a grandfather with a little boy or a cigarette smoked by a gangster's moll.
Above all, "Chicago Overcoat" is a feast for the eyes in the area of film style. The breathtaking locations, the lighting, and the camera angles provide an indelible portrait of a world that is a sea of human depravity.
Narrative development takes a back seat to character and environment. The central focus on Lou Marazano, as unforgettably portrayed by Frank Vincent, takes a deep dive into the labyrinth of the history of crime in Chicago.
It is nearly impossible to follow all of the twists and turns of the complex underworld and the caverns of corruption in the police department. Some of the most memorable moments are the mundane conversation of a grandfather with a little boy or a cigarette smoked by a gangster's moll.
Above all, "Chicago Overcoat" is a feast for the eyes in the area of film style. The breathtaking locations, the lighting, and the camera angles provide an indelible portrait of a world that is a sea of human depravity.