SummaryThe Manzonis, a notorious mafia family, are relocated to Normandy, France under the witness protection program, where fitting in soon becomes challenging as their old habits die hard.
Directed By:Luc Besson
Written By:Luc Besson, Michael Caleo, Tonino Benacquista
The Family
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Mixed or Average
42
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Generally Favorable
6.2
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
42
25% Positive
8 Reviews
8 Reviews
44% Mixed
14 Reviews
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31% Negative
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
Sep 13, 2013
75
A pretty uneven film, lurching from comedy to violence to sentiment, but it's best when it sticks in the realm of flat-out farce.
User score
Generally Favorable
6.2
44% Positive
80 Ratings
80 Ratings
45% Mixed
81 Ratings
81 Ratings
11% Negative
20 Ratings
20 Ratings
Dec 10, 2013
10
It would seem a lot of people just don't "get" this film. It's not quite as loud & stupid as most of the big comedy movies in recent years and I think the fans of those movies are the same people that don't understand this one. Anyway, I loved it and would watch it again. The family members were very enjoyable and I would actually like to see a sequel. The only part of the movie I didn't like (spoiler incoming immediately) is when the daughter tried to kill herself over the math teacher. 1st of all she talked and acted like a female who has already experienced sex, a lot of sex. Yet it is revealed that the math teacher was her 1st.... and then she wants to kill herself because he didn't fall madly in love with her after hooking up one time? Um, ok then. But besides that I have no complaints.
May 17, 2019
9
Luc Besson is famous for his action dramas and what we have here is the portrait of a Mafia family in a mixture of dark comedy that presents one with a question. How does a family live in 'witness protection'? On the run, looking over your shoulder day to day, changing names and moving around with no true friends you can trust. We get a feel for that in 'The Family'. Sure there are a lot of one-liners spreckled throughout the film peppered with bits of action to keep the plot moving along. The tension between all the characters kept the film interesting and yes, the story is simple but perks up like a French souffle. The movie is shot very well and the transitions had just enough of a creative touch to let you know the editor is quite talented. It's clear Besson was having a bit of lite hearted fun ... and why not ... dark, sarcastic humor it was and if you were bored with this film you should stick to 'slap-stick' comedy.
Sep 12, 2013
60
You can be chuckling one minute then cowering and cringing the next, which tinges the humor with apprehension and taints the brutality with absurdity. That isn't to say that the combo doesn't work at all.
Nov 21, 2013
40
Though it’s good to see Michelle Pfeiffer married to the mob again, she alone can’t redeem a lumbering farce that takes an unpleasantly sadistic glee in violence, murder and intimidation.
Sep 12, 2013
25
A film whose only distinguishing characteristic is how big a mess it makes of its already meager ambitions.
Sep 12, 2013
20
It’s too bad we can’t take a hit out on The Family. This unexciting, unfunny would-be action satire is filled with Italian-American stereotypes, decades-old TV-style Mafia cliches, bits of business that never amount to anything and actors so much better than the hoary, one-joke material.
Dec 29, 2013
8
THE FAMILY is a very entertaining comedy thriller about a former mob boss and his family who just can’t seem to control their sinful, criminal, violent urges. The movie is very well done by all concerned, including talented French writer and director Luc Besson, but the foul language and immorality are over-the-top, or excessive
Nov 28, 2019
6
This was so over the top. Everything that happened was insane. How does any of that happen in real life. How are the local authorities not involved?!? Jesus... Smh
Dec 23, 2014
6
Although it's lacking in story, depth, comedy and action, The Family is still a charming film great actors, a few memorable scenes & quotes and an interesting premise. As an action film, it's a bit of a failure. As a comedy, it doesn't contain enough funny scenes. As a package, it's a decent film - not for its creativity or quality but for its overall entertainment value.
May 11, 2014
3
This movie is not horrible, but it is certainly not very good. First off, it is not very funny and as a comedy, that is a major negative. On top of that, the plot is weird. It constantly just shifts between things that make no sense upon further examination. It is not confusing at all, but some of the things that were included (most of the things that were included) served little-to-no purpose. In addition, the ending is horrible and leaves you scratching your head, wondering why they thought it would work well. Luckily, the acting is solid and the movie itself is still relatively fun and enjoyable. It is far from being a good film, but if you need something to watch, you could certainly do far worse, but do not expect The Godfather.
Oct 3, 2013
3
While having a solid cast, Luc Beson delivered one of the worst picture in his career! Humor in it was written for 12 year old boys, plot is boring and predictable. De Niro never before played such a hollow character! This movie is waste of time
Production Company:
- EuropaCorp
- Relativity Media
- TF1 Films Production
- Grive Productions
- Canal+
- TF1
- Malavita
- Sikelia Productions
Release Date:Sep 13, 2013
Duration:1 h 51 m
Rating:R
Tagline:Some call it organized crime. Others call it family.
Awards
Cinema for Peace Awards
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Women Film Critics Circle Awards
• 1 Nomination
