There are so many films being released that I don't get the time to see them all. There are some I avoid because I know they will be bad or I have no interest. Then there are some I rely on reviews for to know if they are any good. This film received many good reviews so I sought it out.
All families have secrets and the Rizzo family have a lot of them. Each member has their own little dream or desire that they are hiding from the other members of the family. The joy in this film comes from the establishment of these secrets and then watching the characters try their best to hide them. This all takes place in an area we don't normally see on film. So while the setting is unique the story is not but you don't really care when the characters are this good. It is a wonderfully classic comedy story of a family in crisis. The father of the family Vince introduces his own secret to the family who discovers their secrets and helps to bring them out.
Andy Garcia is an excellent actor who mostly works on the low budget end of town but occasionally goes up town for films like the 'Ocean's' trilogy. He is excellent as usual here and shows a great comedic touch. There is one particular scene where he goes to an audition which was a joy to watch. Lately I've been watching the TV series 'The Good Wife' so it is great to see Julianna Margulies do something which shows a lot more emotion. Something the TV series does not let her do much. Emily Mortimer is also excellent as someone with secrets who is not a member of the family.
I know that critics are not always reliable, but sometimes they can get it right. An excellent family comedy with great performances.
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