Mafiosa

That's probably why I like this one so much. It's funny but not over the top. You can tell that this wasn't a huge production but they still managed to get the point across anyway. You can't take this film too seriously but why would you? It's a comedy! So, if even though it has its flaws (what film doesn't?), I would still recommend this movie to anyone. I loved the characters, especially Bobby Costanza whom I've seen in many films, and also Johnny (Roast Beef) Williams who also has been in a zillion films.

So, if Mafia is you game, then Mafiosa is the name -- of the movie, that is.

There are so many bad programs out there right now that I hesitate to turn the channel on my television. Especially bad are the many reality shows that clog the airwaves every night. It was refreshing to watch something a little different. I saw this in Boston and the quality of the film was pretty bad but I learned later that it was due to the screening equipment rather than the film itself.

I'm not a critic so I watch a program strictly for the entertainment value. Nothing else. If there is is a car that wasn't supposed to be in the shot or a line that didn't work, who cares? I certainly don't. I thought this film was funny and I laughed for much of the show so that's about all I can expect from a comedy.

So, if I were a critic, I would give it a "Thumbs Up". Definitely worth watching.

Mafiosa will make an excellent TV show. All of the actors are excellent! People are saying they don't understand it, which confuses me. It's great entertainment! Italian Mafia men (and women) are talking and living their life, and you see what goes on. It's going to be exciting when it is finally gets on the air! The writer, Michael Z. Gordon has sculpted a very clever script and I'm sure the best is yet to come. How could it be a horrible show when such veteran actors as Bobby Costanzo and Johnny Williams display their best work in this hilarious comedy. No one who has watched this show once can say they did not laugh or chuckle for most of the 30 minute period!

This was a presentation pilot which had its world premiere at the Boston International Film Festival. The acting was excellent and the film was very funny. The audience laughed throughout the entire screening. Afterwards, the producer was asked to come down and discuss the film with the audience. While it's true that the quality wasn't that good, he explained that it was shot in HD but it lost something in the transfer for the screening.

The premise was a deftly executed by two veteran actors Johnny (Roast Beef) Williams and Bobby Constanzo ("Goodfellas", "Analyze This" "Forget Paris", etc.). Brooke Lewis was excellent in her debut performance as the daughter of the mob boss (Costanzo) who wanted to take over as head of the family. Costanzo was hilarious as the delusional boss of this dysfunctional family.

All in all, it was a wonderful presentation for a low-budget pilot. I read in the trades where they are talking to several television channels about the pilot so I guess I'm not the only one who thinks this is a winning premise. I'm looking forward to seeing this series on the small screen in the near future.

I found this quite entertaining.

It was shot well and the characters were funny without trying too hard.

This should definitely have a place on a cable network.

It is superior to dozens of shows that are wasting time and space.

The two main actors, Bobby Constanzo and Johnny Williams are excellent--I can tell they have been in the business a long time.

Kudos to the writers, cast and crew. They should be proud of this show.

I thought the festival audience really enjoyed it.

I can't wait to see it in HD--that will be cool.

Thanks, RC