Nonnas

Nonna is more than just a film-it's an experience that wraps around you like a warm hug from your own grandmother. From the very first scene, it feels like home. The movie beautifully captures the essence of unconditional love, nostalgia, and cultural pride. It gently reconnects you with your inner child and stirs deep emotions tied to your roots and upbringing. Watching it brings not just tears, but good tears-the kind that cleanse and comfort you at once. So, keep a box of Kleenex close; you'll need it. The storytelling is light and airy, yet profound, with life lessons woven seamlessly into every moment. It's a gentle reminder of what really matters in life-family, heritage, and the simple joys of love and connection. Nonna isn't just a film you watch; it's one you feel. Everything about it feels right. It leaves your spirit lifted and your heart full.

This is not your average generated content by netflix, this is a real film with emotions.

An Incredible cast doing their best in a beautiful film with inspiring true story ,heartwarming soundtrack ,it everything you want in a romantic comedy and more it's simply perfect for what it's. Yeah there are many similar films was made in the early 2000s but we don't get many movies like this anymore especially if it is done well.it needed more details but every character had enough background and more importantly charm to make you care and the cast is well put together I'm sure fans of the sopranos will be happy.

This little movie starts out a little slow, but grabs your heart and your taste buds. What a great cast (mostly of Italian origin) of big names from yesteryear who improved with age like fine wine. Vince Vaughn, Talia Shira, Brenda Vaccaro, Loraine Branco and more. You can tell how much they enjoyed making this film together. They play off each other so well. If you are Italian, you will want to make your Nonna's recipes for your family tonight. If you are a restaurateur, you will feel the pain and excitement. In any event, you will want to enjoy your favorite Trattoria and bring the whole family!

Bella! Mangia! Mangia!

Stephen Chbosky's Nonna's is a deeply affectionate, food-forward drama inspired by a true story that proves truth can be just as nourishing as fiction. Drawing from the real-life tale of Staten Island's Enoteca Maria-a restaurant founded by Joe Scaravella after the loss of his parents and grandmother-the film tells the story of Nick (Vince Vaughn), a grieving son who honors his mother's memory by opening a restaurant staffed entirely by grandmothers. What begins as a coping mechanism quickly becomes a celebration of heritage, healing, and the flavors that connect generations.

Vince Vaughn brings surprising depth to Nick, shedding his usual fast-talking persona for a performance rooted in quiet grief and reluctant hope. His chemistry with the "nonnas"-played brilliantly by Susan Sarandon, Lorraine Bracco, and Talia Shire-is the emotional heart of the film. These women, each with their own culinary traditions and personal histories, bring warmth, humor, and a raw honesty to every kitchen scene. Watching them bicker, laugh, and bond over saucepans and rolling pins is both entertaining and deeply moving.

Chbosky directs with a gentle hand, allowing the emotional beats to rise organically while layering the story with rich sensory details: steaming plates of homemade gnocchi, weathered hands kneading dough, and handwritten recipes passed down through generations. The Staten Island setting is lovingly rendered, grounding the film in a real, working-class community that embraces the nonnas and their old-world wisdom. The true story at the film's core adds weight and authenticity, elevating what could have been a sentimental tale into something genuinely soulful.

Nonna's isn't just about food-it's about honoring the past while building something new from the ruins of loss. Like the real Enoteca Maria, it's a testament to the quiet power of grandmothers, of tradition, and of the meals that carry memory. Chbosky has crafted a film that feels like a warm kitchen in winter: filled with the aroma of garlic and the hum of voices that remind us we're not alone. It's a delicious, heartfelt tribute to the women who nourish us-body and soul.

The movie was a good use of two hours. Vince plays a man suffering from a loss and decides to honour the people that mattered most to him, in one of the ways they showed loved to him.

Through it we get to follow several characters and their journeys, both the main character and four elderly women finding life far more enjoyable. Through just like Vance, putting love in to their food. It sounds cheesy but it works quite well, the setbacks feel real however the one thing holding it back is the ending. While heartwarming and sweet, it also is quite abrupt. From the biggest set back to almost instant resolution. However it's not enough to hold it back from being worth watching.