Ludi_Jazavac

I have to admit I'm not familiar with the Romanian cinema, but it seems they have some serious talent. Story follows a cab driver, who works as a debt collector for a local gangster and, of course, things get complicated rather quickly.

Some people compare this with Sopranos, but it is in my opinion very different. Maybe it's the east European setting, cheap cars and run- own houses, but it sells the idea that he is doing it just to survive. There is no glam gangster life present in Sopranos, no pools, no expensive cars, just making the ends meet.

The production value is high. Good acting, writing and directing. I think it helps seeing actors you've never seen before,because it makes them more believable and you can enjoy them without prejudice.

Nice little change of pace from the same old, same old American TV shows.

Keep in mind that I watched Bankerot after Feed the Beast. So I was not influenced by the original. It follows the story of two friends who are trying to open a restaurant. One is a prodigy cook who messes up everything and the other is a sommelier who is messed up by death of his wife. Add a mobster and son who hasn't spoken since his mothers death and you have yourself an interesting premise. Right? Well, no. While it is very similar to the original it manages only to be depressing and miserable, without being cute and quirky. The David Schwimmer character is like a more messed up version of Ross from Friends and Dion is just a world class pretentious douche. It tries to be be bigger and better than the series it's based on, but loses the intimacy and charm of the original. Watch only if you lost a bet. Otherwise, do yourself a favor and watch Bankerot.