Review of The Yards

Spoiler:This movie has some great acting, but an ending that ruins it for me. At the end, all the train yard principals cut a deal that only leaves one character hanging. But then another leading character violates the agreement, which makes no sense as it will devastate everyone he loves, plus gets him whacked before they can even go to trial, if the movie went on. The movie should have ended where three family members are holding hands at a funeral with a bitter-sweet ending. Instead the movie asks us to accept that a powerless, jobless ex-con is going to bring down the power brokers of New York city based on his word, and no proof at a council meeting. Rubbish.