Feast of the Seven Fishes

Why did I like this so much? It just has this charm that's so hard to describe. From smiling faces to festive seafood dishes, this hidden gem had a lotta heart.

Tony's story had such a mysterious depth, and though some was mentioned, his family-rich Italian environment did much to complete his character.

Beth's character was a breath of fresh air and brought such a grounded youthfulness to the home. Such layered histories and she was able to fit right in naturally.

Sure, there were slow moments. Brief side plots of possible immoralities & substance abuse which makes it not a movie for kids...but these did not derail the film.

It's a calm movie that reminds you of simpler times and surprisingly draws you in-- to Christmas and to the things which matter the most.

Born in NY and with a pronounced Italian side of the family, I can relate to this film and may find it more worthwhile than those who didn't live it. The "feast of the seven fishes" is real, the accompanying chaos that goes along with it is real, and the depiction here of a middle class Italian family at Christmas time... is also pretty legit.

The movie is filled with personal interactions spread over a two day period... brother and brother, son and blind date (AND ex-girlfriend), cousin and girlfriend, etc. Four generations meet and cook while the lives around them spark opinions and joy and melancholy. A nice film... if you like this, be sure to also check out Ray Romano's "Somewhere in Queens," a similar Italian family film which I liked just a little bit more.

Wow! Had no expectations and this movie was just about everything I wanted in an Italian holiday romcom. Nothing too corny or fancy, just exactly what it was growing up Italian in a very small town. Simplistic yet entertaining from start to finish!

Feast of the Seven Fishes is a wonderful film with big laughs and big heart about a big family. This film brings out the togetherness of family that is essential at the holiday season, even while every one of the family members is uniquely individual. In spite of all their differences, they manage to pull together a fantastic family tradition of the Christmas Eve feast, while navigating the various small-town dramas going on around them. The film is charming. Be certain that you're not hungry when you start watching, though, or you'll be famished by the end of it. The food (as well as the setting and the characters) is very detailed and believable, and by the end of it you'll be hungry for a side of fish with your holiday cheer.

This is quite a nice little movie. Its Christmas stuff is minimal, despite the poster. It mostly relating to preparing the titular feast of the seven seafoods. It was a very good small movie. It felt a bit like 'Mystic Pizza', but with a focus more on the young men rather than the young women. The main couple, Skylar Gisondo and Madison Iseman, were appealing and had good chemistry. The supporting cast was excellent, especially Joey Pants in his best role since 'The Fugitive'. Recommended even for Scrooges like me.