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Mafia Mamma
2023 101 min United Kingdom, United States of America, Italy R 16+
★5.3
Comedy, Crime, Action
Director: Catherine Hardwicke
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Description
A suburban American woman inherits her grandfather’s Mafia empire and, guided by the Firm’s trusted consigliere, defies everyone’s expectations, including her own, as the new head of the family business.
Budget:
$41M
US Gross:
$3.5M
Worldwide:
$3.9M
Starring
Toni Collette
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Monica Bellucci
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Sophia Nomvete
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Awards
1 win total
Key opinion
Mafia Mamma is a sharply divisive comedy that fails to coalesce for most critics while finding a small, appreciative audience. While the film’s premise and Italian backdrop offer potential, it struggles with a screenplay that alternates between tired tropes and tonal inconsistency.
| Cinematography | The film utilizes the scenic Italian locations and high-quality photography to establish an authentic and visually pleasant atmosphere. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is criticized for relying heavily on predictable tropes, gratuitous violence, and shallow Italian stereotypes. | |
| Acting | Toni Collette's performance divides opinion, with some seeing a talented actress wasted on a caricatured role, while others praise her ability to blend comedy and drama. | |
| Direction | Catherine Hardwicke’s direction is polarizing; detractors find the execution embarrassing and senseless, while supporters commend her success in maintaining a light, witty tone. |