"The Family"; Went with High Hopes, but Low Exceptions and left enjoying an all-around great film

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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