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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fictional ethnic film based on a very real family!,
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This review is from: A Wake in Providence (DVD)
I had the opportunity to see "A Wake in Providence" in Rhode Island where most of it was filmed and I am excited that I can now purchase it on DVD. The title of this film implies that it would be a dark film, quite the contrary. This film had to be one of the funniest films I have seen in a long time, especially being of Italian descent, I could definitely identify with the film. But it doesn't matter what ethnic group you belong to because you can imagine your family members in that situation and find yourself busting into laughter at the various antics portrayed in the film. I would guess that most people who see this film would identify the characters with their own individual family members, but when you can identify the characters with the real individuals that the characters were based, makes it even funnier. Yes, the Pagano brothers are from Rhode Island and not only did they utilize their late grandfather's home in the film, they also used the first names of many relatives for the characters. The Pagano brothers capitalized on the rich Italian traditions, quirkyness, and drama surrounding wakes and funerals, and blended them into a very entertaining film. The acting was excellent, Victoria Rowell was outstanding as the girlfriend, and the plot very realistic. This was also the first ethnic "Italian" film where the food at the house was truly an accurate representation of not only Italian food, but the Italian lifestyle, and the importance of family and food. So, no matter what ethnic group you belong to, plug your own family members into the characters, think of your own traditions and be prepared to laugh, and laugh. This is a definite film worth watching if you need a laugh.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars
SCATTERED LAUGHS IN THIS SO-SO ETHNIC COMEDY! 2 1/2 STARS!,
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This review is from: A Wake in Providence (DVD)
'A Wake In Providence' is certainly going to appeal to some more than others and while I enjoy a good ethnic comedy, especially one that happens to be poking fun at my own background, I found this film to have more misses that hits. Some of the best laughs come from a young Asian boy who is brought up by an Italian family and his delivering of many familiar phrases is hilarious. Unfortunately the rest of the film is not as consistent.
The cast is good and the Italian family is spot on, but there are only scattered laughs. I've seen this all before and done better. The interracial relationship seems like an after thought and seems a little out of place.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Wake in Providence,
This review is from: A Wake in Providence (DVD)
So insightful as well as being uproariously funny in depicting the universal dymamics of tightly woven family units. It is a timeless commentary.
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