Road to the Lemon Grove

Take a pass on Road to the Lemon Grove. It's just not good. You can thank me later.

This is the most refreshing movie I've seen in years. It took me to a place of joy through tears and laughter. It's got heart and it's got grit. The cinematography was sensitive and yet breathtaking; the humour was gentle and truly funny; the immigrant story was a definite "me too"; the music left me wanting more; and at the end, my heart was smiling.

An intelligent and heart warming tribute to Italian immigrants that exemplifies the struggle and challenges any immigrant experiences when entering a new culture, with a new language. It also shows the generational divide when trying to adapt. This story is acted and told passionately in both a humorous and touching way. It is about love, father and son, family, and finding your roots, that anyone can relate to. Have watched it now several times, and each time see some subtle nuance that adds even more depth to the story. Stunning scenery, and beautiful musical score!

People who don't get this film don't realize it was based on the real life experience of an Sicilian immigrant, who co-wrote the script. The message about family, language and the challenge of adjusting to a new culture was recently recognized by the Socially Relevant Film Festival in NYC, where it won best picture.

What I most enjoyed about the story was how it brings families together and how to accept death and the evolution of life. Visually it was a beautiful story; enjoyed the actors tremendously and loved the music. I hope they make a CD of the music. I also want a DVD so I can see the movie whenever I want to feel joy.

Spectacular - a story that touches the intelligent heart.

If there was ever a movie for you to see about immigrants in Canada/North America, this would be the one. I revelled in 90 minutes of gorgeous Italian music, beautiful scenery of Sicily, and a touching funny story of father and son; family unity; and one big crazy feast.

ROAD TO THE LEMON GROVE, a big-hearted, joy-filled movie,that takes a spirited journey into the heart of Sicily and the soul of a father/son bond. This funny and touching, multi-award winning film explores the loss of culture and identity that can only be rekindled by reconnecting with the heart of who we are.