Wonderful Movie

I wanted to but couldn't!

It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.

The acting in this movie is really good.

We intended to go see another film, but hey: They were screening Uncle Nino for free, and Pierrino Mascarino (who plays the title character) was going to be there so why not go see it?Man, was I ripped off. The makers of this film owe me two hours.This movie was unholy bad. The scenes ran long. The dialog was ALL exposition. The character had half the depth of an inflatable kiddie pool.And the screening, Pierrino Mascarino begged the slight audience to enlist their friends to fight the good fight for this kind of movie. If nobody come to see it, they won't make more movie like this. I sure hope Mr. Mascarino has a job lined up at a theme park somewhere, because this stinker is definitely not going to connect with any sort of audience. Not, I suspect, even people desperate for a feel good movie.Yeck!

I just went to see Uncle Nino, hearing that the star, who lives in Illinois, was a neighbor of a friend. The feature is set in Glenview, IL, where it is sunny every day and never rains(!). Anyone who lives in Illinois knows what I am talking about. The film is so flat and trite that I was predicting the lines before they came out of the actors mouths'. Why do American films have to hit you over the head with their message? I suppose if you had elementary school kids, you could take them. Just don't expect to be entertained. Also, the number of positive ratings shown here are all written by people coming from one town in Michigan. My theater certainly wasn't packed. A handful of old people went along with me and my girlfriend. Maybe some others should post their true thoughts about the caliber of this movie.

This is a very sweet movie with a wonderful message about getting your priorities straight. The Uncle Nino character was very well conceived and implemented. All three teen age characters are great. I especially enjoyed Duke Doyle as the "Bones" character. Anne Archer and Joe Mantagne are well cast. It was fun to see the father figure out that it was he that needed the attitude adjustment. The Italy scenes are beautiful and authentic as are the scenes from Glenview, Illinois. I had many laugh out loud moments as well as a couple teary moments. Uncle Nino helps the father character get back to his joy of gardening and I connected with this part of the movie. After I saw the show, I planted sunflower seeds and hope to plant them along my backyard fence. This is definitely a movie that I felt good when I left and I think you will too!

Millions of Americans have been saying we need a film like this. You've all heard them: your neighbors, fellow workers, relatives..... and here it is. What a refreshing, wonderful film for all to see. A movie that doesn't have to resort to foul language, inappropriate scenes, baseless scripting and all the other unwelcome intrusions into our lives. And the message it gives is timeless, but especially pertinent in these times. Family values, love, caring, acceptance, what's REALLY important in life. I've heard comments from people that have seen it and they all said it was good. From children to adults, everyone wanted to meet "Uncle Nino" after the performance and take a little part of him home with them. People left the movie with a warm, cozy feeling and a smile on their face. I'll see this movie again and I hope to see more movies like it. Thanks, Uncle Nino ! !