When I received the premier passes to see "The Family", I was really
expecting with such great actors/actresses, that this movie would be
good; but more-so expecting it to fall flat like so many before it. I
was greatly surprised.
The Movie is based on the French author Tonino Benacquista's novel
Malavita, which is know as Badfellas in America. And "BadFellas" is an
interesting way to view this film. It does have all the wonderful
elements of the great Mobster movies, but with a touch more humor. The
family dynamic is a refreshing one that invokes what a modern mob
family would probably be going through. You found yourself "going" for
the family as a whole and not singling out one for their idiocy.
I won't waste time telling you about what you see in the trailers, and it is
clear that they are a family in witness protection and in hiding. The movie
starts off fast to quickly usher you thorough the character introductions
and development, which is a good thing, because it allows you to
experience their personality and growth throughout the film. You
watch the stupid mistakes of a teenage girl, a boy who's intuitive yet
still flawed. A mother who's trying to do the best she can to hold her
family together, and a remorseful (somewhat) father.
If you are wanting Goodfellas or Casino, this isn't it. What this IS is
DEFINITELY what "Analyze This" could have been if it was a better
movie. There is plenty of action, and the previews don't give away the
best of the movie. It is definitely a must see and Smush Approved.
Smush Rating: SMUS
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