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Rating:
LA RECENSIONE
The plot is simple and nothing new: four reckless characters, filled with troubles and hence angry, decide, it's not clear how, to kidnap a minister for money rather than political faith.
Classic ensemble film, the setup is familiar, desperate characters attempting a desperate venture, and it’s immediately reminiscent of The Full Monty.
The actors are also well-known: Fabio Volo, naturally, needs no commentary, Favino, as we know, is talented, Pandolfi too, as known, is talented, Battiston, also known to be talented, but this role is just poorly written, he adds his touch and gives it some depth, but if the screenwriters have decided your character is going to be an idiot, then that's how you'll come across.
A surprise up to a certain point for Paolo Sassanelli, whom I mainly remember as the creepiest doctor from Un Medico In Famiglia and who has the face of the uncle we all wish we had. I think he smokes pot. Anyway, he’s talented, he has the credibility of a criminal.
Tirabassi does his part, neither more nor less.
The problem lies in the screenplay, too confusing, and in the direction which doesn’t solve the issue, indeed, it maybe even manages to amplify it.
It manages to elicit a couple of laughs, but through gritted teeth, emotions are lacking, and so is engagement.
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Summary by Bot
Figli Delle Stelle presents a familiar, simple plot about desperate characters kidnapping a minister for money. Despite a talented cast, the screenplay is confusing and the direction amplifies issues, leading to weak emotional engagement and only a few forced laughs.
