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This film is based off the novel Malavita written by Tonino Benacquista. The Manzoni family are in the witness protection program in Normandy, France. The family is finding it difficult to adjust in this new community. But, the old life is close to finding their hide out.
This film was directed and written by Luc Besson. This film has a very familiar story set-up for a dark comedy. However, this film would have benefited much more if it just stuck to being a mafia drama. It tries to depict a more comical version of mobsters while keeping it dark. The comedic scenes do not achieve more than a snicker, because of its frequent shifts in tone. The film has disorganized story telling, is neglectful of its secondary plots, and has an undefined back story. The characters remain nothing more than remorseless psycho's with no further development.There is plenty of action and violence in the film. There is also some sexuality in it. However, this film does gather its strength from its impressive cast. Unfortunately, it could have gained more by creating more defined and terrifying villains. Robert Di Nero played the role of Fred Blake/Giovanni Manzoni. He did great creating a highly sarcastic mobster. His character is very familiar to the mafia genre, but has a hint of a humorous twist. Michelle Pfeiffer played the role of Maggie Blake. She was good at making her character unapproachable. She had the perfect persona for the character, but lacked any heart. Dianna Agron and John D'Leo played the roles of Belle and Warren Blake. They were great in their familiar roles of child mobsters.
I give this film 3 out of 5 stars! The acting makes this film worth watching. But its greatly hindered by its lack of a well thought out story.
Answer to last blog: Actress Rose Byrne, Insidious: Chapter 2, starred in the horror film 28 Weeks Later.
Que: What other film has actor John D'Leo starred in?
The Wrestler
Iron Man
Gran Torino
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