After spending time in prison for auto theft, Leo (Mark Wahlberg), decides it's time to go the straight and narrow. Returning home from prison, Leo, takes a job at his uncle Frank's (James Caan) company working on contracts with the New York City subway system. Once on the job, Leo, meets his uncle's top guy (Joaquin Phoenix), and before long, he realizes his uncle is involved with corruption, and payoffs. "The Yards" is a gritty drama that sports an excellent cast;Mark Wahlberg, Joaquin Phoenix, Charlize Theron, James Caan, Ellen Burstyn, and Faye Dunaway. Although, slowly paced, the film puts a smart, and interesting spin on big city corruption. Very much a character driven film, "The Yards" will disappoint those looking for fast action. But anyone looking for an intelligent, well acted movie will be pleased with this one.

I love that best buy had this movie. Thank you!!!!!

When Mark Walberg's character is paroled from prison to be united with his family, and friends to only find out that there are no good jobs that he can make a good living. James Caan his now stepfather who just happens to be the thug in the subway repairing rackets.

Opening Scene: Commenter train rumbling on its’ tracks. This is a story about an extended working class family in Queens [a superb of New York City], NY. An all-star cast is coupled with an interesting sound-track to tell this tale of crime in the big city is realistically told but it does not emotionally connect with the viewer. After your first view I doubt that you will be drawn back to it for a 2nd view. Ending Scene: The story ends where it began – a ride on the train with Ending Credits background the Yard.

....Joaquin Phoenix, Faye Dunaway, Ellen Burstyn and James Caan...A crime thriller that is so authentic and a 1999 release that I really enjoyed!