The Manzoni family, a notorious mafia clan, is relocated to Normandy, France under the witness protection program, where fitting in soon becomes challenging as their old habits die hard.
Two veterans of the Bosnian War -- one American, one Serbian -- find their unlikely friendship turn tense with one of them reveals their true intentions.
Director:
Mark Steven Johnson
Stars:
Robert De Niro,
John Travolta,
Milo Ventimiglia
When his mentor is taken captive by a disgraced Arab sheik, a killer-for-hire is forced into action. His mission: kill three members of Britain's elite Special Air Service responsible for the death of his sons.
An affable underachiever finds out he's fathered 533 children through anonymous donations to a fertility clinic 20 years ago. Now he must decide whether or not to come forward when 142 of them file a lawsuit to reveal his identity.
A mafia boss and his family are relocated to a sleepy town in France under the witness protection program after snitching on the mob. Despite the best efforts of CIA Agent Stansfield (Tommy Lee Jones) to keep them in line, Fred Manzoni (Robert De Niro), his wife Maggie (Michelle Pfeiffer) and their children Belle (Dianna Agron) and Warren (John D'Leo) can't help but revert to old habits and blow their cover by handling their problems the "family" way, enabling their former mafia cronies to track them down. Chaos ensues as old scores are settled in the unlikeliest of settings. Written by
Minoesch
The dog's name, Malavita, loosely translates from Italian as "criminal life." See more »
Goofs
When Giovanni is talking to the man at the sewage plant, the plant man's glasses are spattered with something. When he turns to the side, they're clean, and when he turns back to Giovanni, they're dirty again. See more »
Quotes
Fred Blake:
I didn't always do the right thing by both of youse. And I put you in a tricky situation. And I regret that.
Belle Blake:
Dad. Dad. What are you talking about? Your are the *best* dad anybody could ever ask for.
Fred Blake:
Really?
Belle Blake:
Fuck, yeah!
Fred Blake:
Oh, well, let's go party then.
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Crazy Credits
At the beginning, the words "father", "mother", "son" and "daughter" are shown and intersected. Some of the letters vanish, and the remaining ones spell the film's title. See more »
To Binge
Written by Damon Albarn, Jamie Hewlett, 'Frederik Daniel Wallin, Yukimi Eleanora Nagano, Hakan Wirenstrand, Erik Oskar Bodin
Performed by Gorillaz Feat. Little Dragon
Copyright 2010 Gorillaz/EMI Music Publishing/Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
With Courtesy of EMI Music Publishing France
Copyright 201o EMI Records Ltd.
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With likes of Robert De Nero, Michelle Pfeiffer and Tommy Lee Jones expected a lot from this movie. Unfortunately, it turned out to be disappointing drab movie with little or no direction, sense or purpose. Michelle Pfeiffer was outstanding, funny and stole the show (Great actress but did not expect her to upstage De Nero or Tommy Lee). Dianna Agron was wacky and funny in a way as Bella Blake. While there are certain parts in which De Nero reminds you of Scarface, Casino etc, Overall he was less than his best. Tommy Lee looks jaded and had wooden expressions throughout. However, the climax is Tarantinoni/scorsesesque finish makes up for the lame start. Initially I would have hesitate to recommend it but it is a good watch. If you are a fan of mob movies, do not miss it.
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With likes of Robert De Nero, Michelle Pfeiffer and Tommy Lee Jones expected a lot from this movie. Unfortunately, it turned out to be disappointing drab movie with little or no direction, sense or purpose. Michelle Pfeiffer was outstanding, funny and stole the show (Great actress but did not expect her to upstage De Nero or Tommy Lee). Dianna Agron was wacky and funny in a way as Bella Blake. While there are certain parts in which De Nero reminds you of Scarface, Casino etc, Overall he was less than his best. Tommy Lee looks jaded and had wooden expressions throughout. However, the climax is Tarantinoni/scorsesesque finish makes up for the lame start. Initially I would have hesitate to recommend it but it is a good watch. If you are a fan of mob movies, do not miss it.