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2020
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Positive Reviews
30
Negative reviews
25
Average Rating
2.7
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4.5
And while the Tuscany backdrops are easy on the eyes, DArcy doesnt milk them dry.
Keith & the Movies
2.8
Maybe thats why his identity as a filmmaker seems so vaguely unformed here.
EW
2.5
Neesons Robert is a once promising artist whos lost his creative spark.
Rogerebert
1.5
In their defense, the film doesnt do much more for its main male characters, wasting away the storys oblique yet emotional real life echoes.
Variety
1.5
The film doesnt need to be a dark and brooding heart wringer, but given the real life grief that Neeson and Richards undoubtedly brought to it, its a ..
The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
Predictable, affable, and completely guileless, the only part of Made in Italy that distinguishes it as having been made now, rather than any other ra ..
1.5
Still, theres Liam Neeson, whos no small consolation for DArcys unutterably trite and painfully predictable script.
The New York Times
1.5
Neesons Robert is a once promising artist whos lost his creative spark.
Rogerebert
1.5
Those in the market for domestic drama, sexual tension and humorous mishaps against a backdrop of sawing and sweeping would be advised to try any home ..
Telegraph
1.5
There are detours into Tuscan cuisine that arent exactly mouth watering.
2.5
Richardson doesnt have his fathers experience, of course, and his performance is variable, though not unpleasant.
One Guys Opinion
3.1
Jack would get a lot more done if Dad would stop reminiscing and pitch in, if the lovely restaurateur Natalia (Valeria Bilello) wasnt in town, a ready ..
Rogers Movie Nation
3.5
Just last month, Romola Garai found a spot helming the horror film Amulet.
Blu Ray
2.5
DArcys setup is wholly predictable, but that doesnt matteror, at least, it shouldnt.
Mark Reviews Movies
1.5
Theres nothing original here and, despite the real life parallels, little authenticity.
The Times
1.5
Feels melodramatic and forced rather than natural and heartbreaking turned heartwarming. (Full Content Review for Parents Profanity, Sexual Content, e ..
Screen It
2.5
Liam Neeson and his real life son Michel Richardson bring a personal sense of love and loss to this otherwise mawkish tale of grief and healing, Itali ..
Rolling Stone
1.5
Realism is clearly not a strong suit for writer director James DArcy, but he gets pretty good comic performances from his likeable cast, which include ..
The Guardian
3.0
But its a powerful and well crafted film that deserves to be seen.
Daily Mail
1.5
If the scenery is glorious, any emotional resonance is undermined by how annoying it all is, while the premise is so far out of the reach of almost an ..
Flim List
1.5
Made in Italy is a fine film to cozy up to, as long as you can overlook the awkwardness and lack of narrative development it presents at times to audi ..
Film Inquiry
1.5
With its title showcasing its only real asset, this flaccid little film would have been better if it had set aside the drama and just let us watch the ..
Eye For Film
3.5
Real life widower Liam Neeson knows the challenge of bereavement: I think you can start over again, but it doesnt mean you forget what happened.
Susang Ranger
3.0
Liam Neeson asks if hentai is art or pornography. That has nothing to do with the rest of the movie, I just wanted to mention that this is a movie whe ..
Flickering Myth
4.5
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Time
3.8
Neeson and real life son shine in resonant Tuscany set family drama/romance.
Boston Herald
1.5
Still, theres Liam Neeson, whos no small consolation for DArcys unutterably trite and painfully predictable script.
The New York Times
2.5
Unfortunately, it doesnt compensate for Richardsons coming off as a twerpier version of the young Hugh Grant.
Boston Globe
2.5
Its a thin journey that never makes the most of its raw potential.
Detroit News
2.2
Instead, DArcy wastes a very personal story on a standard issue romance.
The Play List
1.5
I can only hope this real life bonding exercise was more satisfying than what appears on screen.
The Age
4.2
Its an undemanding method of whiling away a couple of midsummer hours.
Ar Kansas Online
3.0
MADE IN ITALY doesnt take many risks in its plot, nor does it need to do so, though the rogue weasel is a piquant touch.
Killer Movie Reviews
2.0
While Neeson is reliably shaggy as Jack, Richardson doesnt seem quite right for the role.
Punch Drunk Critics
3.5
If you cant get a bad meal in Italy, youd have difficulty finding a bad performance from Liam Neeson.
Shockya
3.5
Liam Neeson and real life son Micheal Richardson excel in this Tuscany set dramedy that mirrors their own life in some ways.
Dead Line
2.5
The wack film should send Liam quickly back into the action pic genre film arena.
Dennis Schwartz Reviews
3.5
Its a chance for Neeson to show his softer side, with Richardson holding his own with his dad in a film that offers a bit of melancholy drama between ..
Bowling Green Daily News
2.5
Hes a compelling, highly watchable actor who commands the screen even when he isnt tryingand in this film, there isnt a great deal of competition.
Third Coast Review
3.2
Its the fabulous convergence of nature and the almost fabulous convergence of the actors that makes it worth a watch.
Movie Mom
2.2
Even the glistening beauty of the Italian countryside cant save face, and a predictable premise allows little room for discovery and the chemistry bet ..
The Only Critic
2.5
...a distinctly awkward drama with an almost roman a clef aspect that feels weird, strained and uncomfortable.
Adelaide Review
1.5
Its a letdown that Made in Italys auspicious nucleus renders a paper thin exploration of grief and familial detachment.
Battle Royale With Cheese
1.5
The worst parts of the film ring hollow and feel forced, but the best parts should meet the expectations of those searching for a perfectly nice littl ..
Screen Zealots
3.8
Made in Italy is a good reminder of how charming Liam Neeson can be.
Hollywood News
4.5
Yes, its uncomfortable to watch pere et fils act as father and son, given what we know about Natasha Richardsons tragic death 10 years ago.
Kdhx
2.5
The films only worthwhile attraction is watching Liam Neeson and his son share the stage.
2.0
Dull and generic, Made in Italy may be easy to watch but its simply not a very good movie.
Entertainment Ie
2.5
An inoffensive timekiller of a film, Made in Italy stretches for narrative depth but simply cant seem to find it.
The Jam Report
1.5
A reliable premise, but one that hides a generational dynamic not suitable for cheese haters.
4.3
Its heartfelt, well put together, escapist fare that I thoroughly enjoyed.
rachelsreviews.net
1.5
And while the Italian countryside is beautiful, DArcys film is the cinematic equivalent of canned spaghetti sauce.
2.0
Its a sturdy, reliable premise with plenty of miles on the clock, but first time writer director James DArcy doesnt have the skills to nurse it throug ..
Daily Telegraph
4.5
The film tries to eschew the vacation airiness to dig into the more turbulent, emotional layers between father and son to then set anchor in calm wate ..
4.5
Made in Italy keeps the ball rolling on the problems of the rich and white in the Tuscan countryside grab a number and get in line.
Ready Steady Cut
4.5
The feature directorial debut of veteran actor James DArcy, its an intimate and often light footed study of grief and family albeit one we largely fee ..
Flickering Myth
3.5
Theres also just the easy going allure of a father son journey that doesnt shy away from humor.
KSDK
4.5
Watch Made in Italy for the beauty to the eye, the impassioned performances by father and son, and a look at what is old and should be new again.
3.0
Neeson isnt the most convincing tortured artist Ive ever seen, but Richardson is impressive in his first leading role.
3.0
I think given the inherently poignant story, it couldve been more meaty and heart wrenching instead of a frothy movie with a few overly melodramatic m ..
FlixChatter Film Blog
1.5
...a slight, gentle but knowing drama riddled with small moments of insight...
film-authority.com
4.0
Made In Italy is the feature directing debut of actor James DArcy, who also wrote the screenplay. In choosing to frame the story around the relationsh ..
Niagara Gazette
4.4
Made in Italy is a beautiful sun quenched film that washes over you like a lovely summer breeze filmed in the quaint, colorful village of Montecheelio ..
Sarahs Back Stage Pass
3.0
Fear is no longer in the equation and thats a remarkable and gratifying sight to behold.
25YL (25 Years Later)
2.5
As in Much Ado About Nothing, the sexual politics in Shakespeares comedy doesnt age particularly well.
1More Film Blog
3.0
Im all for any film that manages to pry a gun from the hands of Liam Neeson.
3.8
Made in Italy proves to be a rather penetrating, bittersweet tale about tragedy, loss, mourning, understanding, and renewal. Its a father/son love sto ..
Edge Media Network
1.5
There is undoubtedly a warmth between the pair that you just cant fake, but the story itself doesnt offer enough convincing drama to work as a vessel ..
FILMHOUNDS Magazine
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