Variety
Curiously airless, weightless and tonally uncertain, Luc Besson's mafia comedy falls flat.
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The Family (2013)
Luc Besson (The Professional) directs this action comedy starring Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer as Mr. and Mrs. Manzoni, heads of a notorious American mafia family who get relocated to Normandy, France under the witness protection program. Their attempts to fit in amongst the quiet locals prove difficult as old, criminal habits die hard.
2013Rating: MA15+, Strong violence112 minsUSA, France
ActionComedyThriller
- Director:
- Luc Besson ('The Fifth Element', 'Leon: The Professional')
- Writer:
- Luc BessonMichael Caleo
- Cast:
- Robert De NiroMichelle PfeifferTommy Lee JonesDianna AgronRicardo CorderoJohn D'LeoJon FredaGino Cafarelli
The Family (2013) | Reviews
The New York Times
It doesn't even try for basic credibility. But buoyed by hot performances, it sustains a zapping electrical energy.
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The Guardian
The collateral damage involving innocent bystanders is staggering. Just mind you don't get caught in the crossfire.
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The Dissolve
Comes close to being a full-on endorsement of vigilante justice and enforcing social niceties through the business end of tennis rackets and baseball bats.
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Hollywood Reporter
It’s not consistently entertaining enough either as a spoof or as a thriller.
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