True ... or False?
As I read through these boards, I can see that my lack of research into the real story (whether truth or lie) left me well placed to form an opinion solely on the movie. The story was plausible, well presented and acted, and quite engrossing. There is always a fascination with "Mafia" stories and the always violent lifestyles. This movie is most satisfying viewed at that level. All the leads played their parts well and kept my attention fully through to the end.
There is real life ... and then there are movies!