A distant, slightly dysfunctional family is brought closer together when the father's long-estranged Uncle Nino comes from Italy to Chicago for a surprise visit.A distant, slightly dysfunctional family is brought closer together when the father's long-estranged Uncle Nino comes from Italy to Chicago for a surprise visit.A distant, slightly dysfunctional family is brought closer together when the father's long-estranged Uncle Nino comes from Italy to Chicago for a surprise visit.
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Michael Stahl-David
- Craig
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Shanesia Davis
- Lorita
- (as Shane Williams)
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This is one of the better films I have seen in recent years and the message that is brought out from watching it is much different than most movies. You feel great walking out of this one and it grabs you with its rare story seen in movies today. What is that story you may ask? Family is the answer. There are not a lot of films that come along and truthfully depict family life like this one did. It involves a family that is struggling to stay together when there uncle shows up almost out of nowhere. He teaches the family to interact and brings them together to become a unit once again. I enjoyed every minute of this fantastic movie and think that everyone should get a chance to see it. It is very truthful in its story and the family life that is simulated is very realistic to a modern family today. This is a movie for the whole family and can engage an audience of any age. There is one last thing that was rare about this movie no profane language is used, no sex, drugs, alcohol or anything of that matter. The film got a standing ovation when it finished by everyone in the audience and deserved even more. Everyone should see Uncle Nino.
This film helped reinforce what's really important in life--your family.
It was great to see the film focus on the shallow and insignificant nature of climbing the corporate ladder when put into the context of living life with those you love.
And lastly, the film really cemented the connection between the value of bonds between generations. We can learn so much from the elder members of our families and they can do likewise from the younger members. So often we tell ourselves "they wouldn't understand." Yet, we find both the older and younger generations do grasp much from each other--if only they take the time to try.
It was great to see the film focus on the shallow and insignificant nature of climbing the corporate ladder when put into the context of living life with those you love.
And lastly, the film really cemented the connection between the value of bonds between generations. We can learn so much from the elder members of our families and they can do likewise from the younger members. So often we tell ourselves "they wouldn't understand." Yet, we find both the older and younger generations do grasp much from each other--if only they take the time to try.
Uncle Nino was great! We took our whole family and it was a joy to watch. As a second generation American of Italian descent myself, I was so drawn to Uncle Nino's character. He is my grandfather! The garden in the front yard! Music! Home-made Wine! Tradition! And family values! What a great family movie! Too many American families have lost site of traditional family values. This is a great movie for someone who has lost site of what is important. It's not the job, or the money it's all about the time with family. Too often we make our lives too busy to stop and just simply enjoy each other. This is a great movie to remind you of what you may be missing!
Bravisimo!!! We need more movies like this!
Bravisimo!!! We need more movies like this!
This movie really moved me. It was the first time that I wanted to go home and write the production company and thank everyone involved. It was also the first time I recommended a movie to everyone I could. It is a movie about focusing on what's really important in life, like family for instance.
This movie is well done, with characters that I felt I could relate to and that really spoke to me. I was sure it had been released nationally, but was surprised to find out it was only released in our medium-sized town, and only in two theatres! Everyone in America should see this movie! It is family friendly and has a real message, while still being very entertaining. If our country is serious about having quality entertainment, then it is time it gets behind this movie.
Go see this movie. I'm sure you'll enjoy it!
This movie is well done, with characters that I felt I could relate to and that really spoke to me. I was sure it had been released nationally, but was surprised to find out it was only released in our medium-sized town, and only in two theatres! Everyone in America should see this movie! It is family friendly and has a real message, while still being very entertaining. If our country is serious about having quality entertainment, then it is time it gets behind this movie.
Go see this movie. I'm sure you'll enjoy it!
I saw this film in Marco Island. Our group of four seniors loved it. We laughed, got a little teary eyed, and just felt good. This is not just kiddy fare, as a friend said when she saw it in Grand Rapids. Her family's ages are 6-52 and she was thrilled that each of them had enjoyed it thoroughly. Seems everyone we talk to feels there are not enough films the family can see and enjoy together, and that have something worthwhile to say.
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- TriviaThe little girl who plays Gina, the daughter, is Joe Mantegna's real-life daughter.
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Box office
- Gross US & Canada
- $165,000
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $165,000
- Feb 13, 2005
- Gross worldwide
- $165,000
- Runtime
- 1h 44m(104 min)
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- Sound mix
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