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entertainment2 years ago

Toni Collette's 'Mafia Mamma': A Life-Changing Experience in a Genre She'd Never Do

Toni Collette, the Australian actress, joked that she is happy to star in a drama or comedy but would never do a porno. She stars in the comedy "Mafia Mamma," which is now in theaters and also stars Monica Bellucci. Collette plays a woman who discovers she’s from a mafia family. The Oscar-nominated "Sixth Sense" star, 50, told us the script came to her "out of the blue." Collette was nominated for an Oscar for her role in "The Sixth Sense" and became an overnight star almost 30 years ago with the 1994 release of "Muriel’s Wedding."

via Page Six|
#career-highlights#comedy#entertainment
film2 years ago

Exploring the Impact of 'Mafia Mamma': A Feminist Twist on a Classic Tale.

Director Catherine Hardwicke's latest film, Mafia Mamma, is a high-concept comedy that puts a "bizarro feminist twist" on The Godfather. Starring Toni Collette as a timid American woman who becomes the head of the Cosa Nostra in Italy, the film is filled with fish-out-of-water laughs and hijinks, but also has a central metaphor of an insecure woman finding empowerment in a patriarchal world. Monica Bellucci co-stars as the firm's consigliere.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#catherine-hardwicke#feminist-twist#film
film-review2 years ago

Toni Collette's 'Mafia Mamma' offers a feminist twist on the classic mobster genre.

"Mafia Mamma" directed by Catherine Hardwicke and starring Toni Collette is a premise in search of fleshed-out characters. The film lives in the uncanny valley between incompetent and unwatchable, with outdated notions of female empowerment. The Italian and clueless American stereotypes wouldn’t be so terrible if the film succeeded in being a satire, or at least the jokes were ever funny. The film plays like nothing more than an excuse for Collette, Hardwicke, and company to vacation in Italy.

via Roger Ebert|
#catherine-hardwicke#film-review#italy
film2 years ago

Toni Collette shines in mob comedy 'Mafia Mamma'

Toni Collette shines in the fish-out-of-water mob comedy "Mafia Mamma" as Kristin, a self-doubting woman who becomes the handpicked Dona Balbano after her estranged grandfather dies. Kristin flies to Italy to run the family business, which involves more than just a vineyard and winery. She transforms the winery into something special, does some genuine good for people, unleashes her libido on a hunky pasta maker, and kills just enough people to earn the respect and fear of everyone around her. The movie is stupid-silly and breezy fun, with a welcome feminist spin, and a committed, top-tier performance from Collette.

via The A.V. Club|
#comedy#family-business#film
entertainment2 years ago

Box Office Palooza: Super Mario Bros. Breaks Records Amidst New Releases

A crowded lineup of new movies is set to hit North American cinemas this weekend, but none are expected to top the holdover success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which is projected to earn at least $55 million domestically in its second weekend. Among the new releases, Renfield and The Pope's Exorcist are expected to compete for second place with $8 million to $10 million each. Anime adventure Suzume and crime boss comedy Mafia Mamma are also among the new nationwide offerings, while Beau Is Afraid opens in limited release at specialty box offices.

via Hollywood Reporter|
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film2 years ago

Toni Collette Shines as Unlikely Mafia Boss in "Mafia Mamma"

"Mafia Mamma" is a new mob comedy film starring Toni Collette as an American woman who becomes the head of an Italian crime family after inheriting her grandfather's business. While the film has a promising premise, it falls short of expectations and feels like a familiar story. Collette's performance is a highlight, along with Monica Bellucci's supporting role. The film is directed by Catherine Hardwicke and released by Bleecker Street.

via Deadline|
#bleecker-street#catherine-hardwicke#comedy
film2 years ago

Mixed Reviews for Toni Collette's 'Mafia Mamma' Mob Comedy

"Mafia Mamma" is a female-empowerment comedy film that follows the story of Kristin Balbano Jordan (Toni Collette), a working mom who discovers she is next in line to run Italy's Balbano clan, an organized crime family. The film is a fun fish-out-of-water farce with a clever female-empowerment kick that makes inspired use of Collette's talent. The movie celebrates a middle-aged woman's libido and shows how women might run such an organization.

via Variety|
#comedy#female-empowerment#film
entertainment2 years ago

Mixed Reviews for Toni Collette's Mob Comedy 'Mafia Mamma'

Mafia Mamma, starring Toni Collette as a suburban mom turned mafia don, fails to live up to its potential despite having all the right ingredients. Director Catherine Hardwicke treats the movie-making process like an improvisational dish, resulting in a tragic freefall. Collette and Monica Bellucci's committed performances aren't enough to hold up the weight of the cinder blocks strapped to the film's proverbial feet. The dated script is filled with antiquated humor, and the Italian characters function like trite clichés. The film lacks aesthetic flair and comedic timing, and the direction further quashes all of the film's promise before it even reaches its halfway point.

via The Daily Beast|
#catherine-hardwicke#entertainment#mafia-mamma