About My Father
Encouraged by his girlfriend Ellie, Sebastian and his Italian immigrant father, Salvo, spend the 4th of July weekend with her wealthy and exceedingly eccentric family. The gathering soon develops into a culture clash, allowing father and son to discover the true meaning of family.
Critics Sentiment
Sebastian discovers Salvo has killed and cooked Sergeant Feathers the peacock
Sebastian and Salvo argue about negativity and moving away after mother's death
The film recovers significantly from its emotional low point of the father-son fight to the peacock dinner disaster, jumping 2.9 points as critics found the absurd cultural misunderstanding far more effective than the forced family drama.
About My Father follows a predictable but occasionally charming trajectory, starting with familiar setup that reviewers found competent if unoriginal. The film stumbles badly in its middle act with forced emotional conflicts, but recovers with its absurdist peacock sequence that critics universally praised as the movie's comedic highlight. While the resolution is formulaic, De Niro and Maniscalco's chemistry helps salvage a conclusion that most reviewers found satisfying despite its predictability.
Full cast
Sebastian Maniscalco
Sebastian Maniscalco
Robert De Niro
Salvo Maniscalco
Leslie Bibb
Ellie Collins
Anders Holm
William 'Lucky' Collins XIII
David Rasche
William 'Bill' Collins XII
Brett Dier
Doug Collins
Kim Cattrall
Sen. Tigger MacArthur (Collins)
Arielle Prepetit
Michelle
Adan James Carrillo
Young Sebastian
Colby Shinn
Brett
Crew
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