City Island (2010) - Movie Details

Meet the Rizzos, a family that might get along a lot better if only they could tell each other the truth. Dad Vince (Andy Garcia) is the worst offender. But since the prison guard won't even admit that poker night is in fact acting class, how's he ever going to explain about his illegitimate son? His daughter works as a stripper when she's supposed to be in college, while young Vinnie Jr has a secret...

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Review by Nathan Samdahl (B)

City Island is a surprisingly funny and charming dramedy from filmmaker Raymond De Felitta.  Not having seen any of De Felitta's earlier films, based on the trailer, I expected City Island to be average at best, chocked full of quirky characters and good ideas, but suffering from mediocre execution.  However, I was happily proven wrong as the strength of the performances, particularly from Andy Garcia and Julianna Margulies, and a great climactic scene at the end where the shit really hits the fan. The film is enjoyable throughout.

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