Benny

Authors: Pierre Davis
Location: Columbus, Ohio

“Benny”

Directed by Brian De Palma
Screenplay by Edwin Torres and David Koepp
Music by Various Artists

Principal Cast:

Benny Blanco: John Leguizamo
Sarah Foster: Scarlett Johansson
Vinnie Foster: Michael Imperioli
Laurence Lewis: Matt Damon
Johnnie Franks: Robert De Niro
Rebecca Franks: Michelle Monaghan

Tagline: "Remember me Benny Blanco from the Bronx"

Synopsis: From acclaimed director Brian De Palma comes another classic with the resurrected character Benny Blanco. Since killing Carlito Brigante Benny Blanco has taken control of the New York crime syndicate and owns respect from everyone. With money and power Benny knows that everyone is gunning for him but with the trust in his best friend Vinnie he knows that at least one person is behind him watching for anyone aiming for the bullseye that is on his back. But when Benny begins a romantic relationship with Vinnies sister Sarah everything changes between them. With the bulls eye wide open different people are taking their chances at controlling what goes on in New York City and with the new hot head Laurence around there is no telling what will happen with Benny’s fate. Now that he is on the run the only person Benny can go to is Johnnie who is the man who has given him the knowledge that he has used to control what he has now. What Benny doesn’t know is that Johnnies daughter Rebecca has a relationship with Vinnie and will do anything to keep the man that she loves happy. With Vinnie working with Laurence, Rebecca lets them know where Benny is. Will Benny Blanco from the Bronx survive and be able to live a life with the woman that he loves or will karma interfere with his life like it did with Carlito Brigante?

What the press would say:

After not getting recognition with the movie “Carlitos Way” Brian De Palma is sure to gain enough recognition for a Academy Award nomination for Best Director. With a surprisingly outstanding performance as the runaway gangster Benny Blanco John Leguizamo is sure to come up with nominations come award season. Even though she has a small role, with the recognition she has had in the past and reaching her prime as an outstanding actress Scarlett Johansson is sure to gain a supporting actress nomination come March. As the hot head Laurence Matt Damon is also a possible nominee because of the way he portrays the manic character. Even though Robert De Niro hasn’t had any roles that have grabbed the attention of the audience in the past couple years he is sure to grab and hold their attention with the way he portrays Johnnie Franks plus the academy loves when old nominees comes back with a fantastic performance. Also don't count out the performance by Michelle Monaghan who is the perfect counter part to Michael Imperioli, she should gain an possible golden globe nomination and if everything goes well the academy will be knocking on her door.If this movie is campaigned right then 8 possible nominations could come with this fantastic movie.

Awards:

Best Picture
Best Director: Brian De Palma
Best Original Screenplay: Edwin Torres and David Koepp
Best Actor: John Leguizamo
Best Supporting Actress: Scarlett Johansson
Best Supporting Actor: Robert De Niro
Best Supporting Actor: Matt Damon
Best Cinematography
Best Film Editing