The Italians

The Italians, written by Lisa Visca, is a charming and witty film that celebrates the chaos, beauty, and unbreakable bonds of Italian-American family life. With sharp dialogue, dynamic characters, and a storyline that balances laugh-out-loud moments with genuine emotional depth, this movie feels both personal and universally relatable.

Visca's writing shines through in every scene-rich with cultural nuance, fast-paced banter, and moments that pull at your heartstrings just when you least expect it. The characters are wonderfully flawed and fully realized, with each family member bringing a unique flavor to the table (pun intended). Whether you grew up in a big Italian family or not, you'll find pieces of your own relatives in these roles.

Visually, the film is vibrant and full of life, with a warm tone that matches its subject matter perfectly. The direction leans into the comedic timing and emotional beats without ever feeling heavy-handed.

If you love films like My Big Fat Greek Wedding or Moonstruck, The Italians will feel like coming home. A love letter to culture, tradition, and the messy but beautiful reality of family-this one's definitely worth the watch.

Timing is everything and this feel good, humorous and relatable drama about an awkward, crazy "meet the parents" clash is just what we needed.

How boring life would be if we were all alike. Our differences compliment each other and this film captures the essence of love through compromise and humor.

A great collaboration of screenwriting, casting, directing and acting to help us laugh at ourselves and shed a tear when most of us have become emotionally jaded with violent movies.

We enjoyed watching the story unfold and actually have an ending as most movies today leave you hanging without a conclusion and we are left imagining our own ending to the story.

Thank you!! This film is just what we needed!

The Italians is an absolute delight. It's an honest story about life and relationships. The message is one of love, family and forgiveness. It's filled with gut wrenching emotions and joyful moments. Screen Writer, Lisa Visca delivers. Each line is right on the mark. The actors fit their roles perfectly. You can feel the camaraderie among the cast. It comes shining right through the screen. This movie will make you laugh. It will make you cry. It will touch your heart and make you want to be a better person. It will make you want to watch it again and again and again. It is a work of art and a feel good movie that promotes positivity. Watch it! You won't be sorry. However, watch out, it might make you hungry for Italian food! Ciao.

Grew up Italian and the over-bearing mother is def a relatable character. Entertaining and enjoyable movie with a great ensemble cast. Pastor Joe is funny as the "family" priest, Abagail Breslin does a good job at being the odd person out dealing with their potential/future mother-in-law. The family dinner scenes make you want to grab some Italian for dinner tonight and the grandmother has some great comic relief moments. Give it a watch on Prime and enjoy a movie with a different story-line than what you usually see being put out there these days. Makes you appreciate family and realizing how fast someone can be there and gone the next day.

I cannot remember the last time I had this much fun at a movie! Awesome story by Lisa Visca about an Italian family, love, and food. Director Michelle Danner really brings out the heart of the story with an all star cast that includes Abigail Breslin, Lanie Kazan, Rob Estes, and Olivia Luccardi. The performances both stand out on their own but at the same time also work beautifully as an ensemble as they weave together a story with lots of chaos. If you are in need of a feel good movie that knows how to hit the spot you won't be dissapointed. Both charming and serious, The Italians is a rom-com that all can relate to. Two Big Biceps! 💪💪