Mafia Mamma [Blu-ray]

Director: Catherine Hardwicke Catherine Hardwicke

Overview

Filmmaker Catherine Hardwicke tells the story of an American woman with an impossible mission: leading the mafia. After her grandfather passes away, Kristin (Toni Collette) receives a phone call notifying her that she inherited her grandfather's mafia empire. With the help of a trusted consigliere, Kristin soon discovers her flare for leading the family business. Co-starring Alfonso Perugini and Monica Bellucci.

Product Details

Release Date:	06/06/2023
UPC:	0843501040812
Original Release:	2023
Rating:	R
Source:	Decal Bleecker
Language:	English
Time:	1:37:00
Sales rank:	41,235

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Monica Bellucci	Bianca
Alessandro Bressanello	Don Giuseppe Balbano
Eduardo Scarpetta	Fabrizio
Alfonso Perugini	Dante
Toni Collette	Kristin
Giulio Corso	Lorenzo
Tommy Rodger	Domenick
Livia De Paolis	Judge
Tim Daish	Paul
Bruno Bilotta	Portatore di bara
Jay Natelle	Hank
Yonv Joseph	Randy
Mitch Salm	Wayne
Claire Palazzo	Tracy
Sophia Nomvete	Jenny
Maddalena Vallecchi Williams	Krav Maga Trainer
Dora Romano	Maria AKA 'Aunt Esmeralda'
Francesco Mastroianni	Aldo
Stefano Militi	Priest
Giuseppe Zeno	Carlo Romano
Riccardo Martini	Carlo Romano Son
Gianpiero Zaino	Carlo Romano Son
Vincenzo Pirrotta	'Mammone' Romano
Alessandro Cremona	Bruno
Lana Gorianoy	Giannina
Michelangelo Dalisi	Prosecutor
Duska Bisconti	Aldo's Mother

Technical Credits

J. Michael Feldman

Debbie Jhoon

Toni Collette	Producer
J. Michael Feldman	Screenwriter
Amanda Sthers	Producer
Debbie Jhoon	Screenwriter
Christopher Simon	Producer
Steven Frankel	Producer
Catherine Hardwicke	Director
Simon Baxter	Executive Producer
Jerome Booth	Executive Producer
Andrew Boswell	Executive Producer
Christelle Conan	Executive Producer
Cristina Giubbetti	Executive Producer
Marc Goldberg	Executive Producer

Editorial Reviews

Mafia Mamma is an action-comedy directed by Catherine Hardwicke that follows the story of Kristin Balbano. Played by Toni Collette, Kristen travels to Italy after her grandfather's death only to learn she must fill his shoes and be the next boss of the mafia. The film's self-awareness is one of its strengths as it pokes fun at itself and delivers what it promises - a fun and entertaining movie experience. However, the movie is riddled with clichés and noticeably lacks chemistry among most of its characters. The humor is light-hearted, and the film knows its audience, but it falls short of being a go-to comedy movie. While the upbeat music choice is excellent and perfectly complements the film's editing of a fast-paced action, the lack of believable relationships between most characters can be difficult to get through. Additionally, the movie's plot is predictable and follows a well-trodden path. However, Collette does deliver a fun performance that is infectious and should leave the audience smiling. Her performance is far from Oscar-worthy, but winning an award seems far from the point of her playing this role. In fact, viewers can tell she is having a blast playing the part. Her joy is infectious, which is one of the highlights of the film. Despite the obvious movie tropes, Mafia Mamma does also have some unexpected laugh-out-loud moments that feel natural and make the film enjoyable. The movie's message is clear - sometimes, we all need to take a break, kick back, and enjoy a good laugh. It's a great reminder that movies don't always have to be groundbreaking or major blockbusters. They can exist simply to entertain and provide a temporary escape from reality. The film doesn't make any bold statements or provide any significant societal commentary. Instead, it serves as a reminder to take a step back and enjoy the simple things in life. In a world that is experiencing so much uncertainty and stress, Mafia Mamma is a fine movie to watch with friends or family. It's likely to put a smile on audiences' faces, leaving the viewer feeling happy and relaxed. To put simply, Mafia Mamma is not a perfect film, but for what it is, it isn't awful. The movie's strengths lie in its self-awareness, unexpected humor, and Toni Collette's infectious performance. However, the movie's predictability, lack of chemistry among characters, and clichés hold it back from being anything but a minor blip in film history, if that. For those looking for a simple and enjoyable escape, though, Mafia Mamma might be worth a watch.