My family has been watching this movie after Christmas Eve dinner faithfully for over 25 years now but this will be a particularly sad viewing this year with the passing of star Danny Aiello just 2 days ago. That said, I would encourage anyone to make this gem a part of your family's holiday tradition as well. You don't have to be Italian, you don't have to be in (or from) New York, and you don't even have to remember the 1970s to appreciate every aspect of this wonderful film.
While the bulk of the story is seen through flashbacks, the film takes place on a beautiful, snowy Christmas Eve and centers around the ups, downs and overall depth of feeling of family. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll get hungry (if you're anything like my family!) and will enjoy it many times over.
I encourage anyone to make this film a staple in your family's holiday movie tradition.
Buon Natale!!! (and RIP "Frank Pesce, Sr", Danny Aiello.
While the bulk of the story is seen through flashbacks, the film takes place on a beautiful, snowy Christmas Eve and centers around the ups, downs and overall depth of feeling of family. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll get hungry (if you're anything like my family!) and will enjoy it many times over.
I encourage anyone to make this film a staple in your family's holiday movie tradition.
Buon Natale!!! (and RIP "Frank Pesce, Sr", Danny Aiello.