È per il tuo bene

This movie includes at least four really good Italian actors and actresses - and this potential gets wasted by a broad range of defects.

It's like a rotten cake: the first layer is poor writing - its predictability and characters' underdevelopment. The second is, infortunately, unnecessary vulgarity - used to hide plot's poorness and get an easy laugh. Above all, trying to make the cake look "modern", there's a bad and cumbersome imitation of American wokeness, stereotyped and not even ironic.

In the end, if you're searching for a witty and brillian Italian comedy, skip this movie. If instead you want a "cinepanettone" with woke flavour...

È per il tuo bene (2020), directed by Rolando Ravello, attempts to blend family comedy with themes of paternal control and generational conflict. The story centers around three fathers-played by Marco Giallini, Vincenzo Salemme, and Giuseppe Battiston-who, feeling threatened by their daughters' romantic relationships, band together to prevent the young love affairs from progressing. What could have been a lighthearted exploration of family dynamics and overbearing parents unfortunately stumbles under the weight of its predictable premise and reliance on tired comedic tropes.

The performances are solid, with Giallini, Salemme, and Battiston delivering their roles with the charm and experience expected from seasoned actors. However, the characters they portray lack depth, resorting to stereotypes rather than offering any fresh perspectives on the father-daughter relationship. The humor, while occasionally amusing, often feels forced and repetitive, relying too heavily on slapstick and predictable situations rather than clever writing or character-driven comedy.

The film's pacing is uneven, with moments of forced tension that only serve to prolong a storyline that is far too simplistic. The predictable plot arc quickly becomes tiresome, and the lack of genuine emotional development leaves the film feeling superficial. The lack of a strong narrative payoff and the overuse of comedic clichés make it hard to connect with the characters or invest in their journey.

While È per il tuo bene may offer a few laughs for fans of broad family comedies, it ultimately fails to break new ground or deliver the emotional resonance needed to make it truly engaging. Its reliance on formulaic humor and lack of substantial character development makes it an underwhelming experience.

Rating: 3/10. A comedic misfire that leans too heavily on clichés and fails to provide meaningful laughs or insights.

E per il tuo bene light Italian comedy. A simple story and Italian humor. 3 fathers, 3 families and 1 common problem. You can see once, there are really funny moments.