Release Date
March 19, 2010 (LA/NY)
DVD Release Date
August 24, 2010 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
Raymond De Felitta
Writer
Raymond De Felitta
Cast
Andy Garcia, Julianna Margulies, Steven Strait, Emily Mortimer, Alan Arkin
Studio
Running Time
100 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated PG-13 for sexual content, smoking and language
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... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
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. Full movie review »
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. Full movie review »
