davidm923 As with another writer, after seeing the trailer I anticipated an amusing comedy. Once again, the director of the Turkish Bath presents, to this decades long out gay man, a dispiriting, downer. The Birdcage, was funny. Weekend was brilliantly on target. But this seemingly endless, unpleasant film presents a situation set in maybe 1970, not 2000, and certainly not in modern urban Italy among an upper-class family.Worse, I failed to smile more than twice. The campy guys were completely unreal, the situation not amusing.Please excuse the tonality here, I'm considered a witty guy, and I love to laugh. But this unrealistic melodrama was banal and unappetizing. The "2" score is only because of the lovely moments provided by the actress playing the Grandmother. Otherwise, like the (IMHO) absurdly over-rated Frances Ha, this was a movie I hoped to adore but cringed throughout . Alas.

paul2001sw-1 Ferzan Ozpetek's movie Loose Cannons' is an enjoyable portrait of an Italian family struggling to come to terms with their children's sexuality. After one clever early plot development, the rest is fairly predictable, and behind the immediate story, the picture of Italy (in a film directed by a Turk) is idealised and gorgeous, the Italy of a vacation rather than of real life. But it's nicely put together, observant and funny, and the comedic elements prevent the film's fundamental softness from grating. In some ways, it's like an episode of 'Inspector Montalbano', only stripped of machismo and replaced with a rather different flavour.

db_in_uk Overall, not bad, but...There are two issues I had with the film. Number one: based on the trailer, I was anticipating a happy-clappy Italian comedy. Although the film has comedic moments, it is more a film about lost opportunities and regrets through to the very last scene. Comedy rarely comes into it, and by the end I was down-right depressed.Number two: was I right in assuming that the way that the main hub of the subject matter (a son's coming-out to his wealthy and successful family) was played out was out of step and out of date by a couple of decades? Certainly it is compared to English (and even! North American) films of the same ilk. Recently, I had a conversation with an Italian friend and questioned him on the perceptiveness of the Mine Vaganti screenplay. He confirmed that for southern Italy, the family's shock reaction was an accurate, expected and up-to-date portrayal - and wasn't the movie hilarious! I trust him on the accuracy of the portrayal. I still question the hilarity as I still believe there to be a lack there-of.However. With this new understanding of southern Italians in mind coupled with re-adjusted expectations of what kind of movie to expect, perhaps the film is worth a second look.

nandoferrer This is one of the best movies of the year,a wonderful tale of hope,friendship,love and family.For those who want to laugh, cry and especially think about matters that are, ultimately, uncomplicated and simple to think about.The actors are all simply wonderful, the musical score a must, and the script consistent with the aim of the picture: to tell a tale about living life to the hilt, and being happy the way one is.The most beautiful and unforgettable moments are related to the on-screen presence of Tommaso, Marco, Alba and 'the nonna'.This is for me one of the best movies of 2010 and a wonderful,sensitive and unforgettable tale!