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A Wake in Providence

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A Wake in Providence (2005)

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Rotten:3

Average Rating:5.6/10

Runtime: 1 hr 34 mins

Genre: Comedies

Synopsis: When his grandfather unexpectedly dies, aspiring actor Anthony brings his African American girlfriend Alissa home to meet his Italian American family in Rhode Island. Chaotic and more than a little... When his grandfather unexpectedly dies, aspiring actor Anthony brings his African American girlfriend Alissa home to meet his Italian American family in Rhode Island. Chaotic and more than a little emotional, the impromptu family gathering triggers a number of confrontations and some surprising confessions. -- © Indican Pictures [More]

Starring: Victoria Rowell, Vincent Pagano, Adrienne Barbeau, Louis Guss

Starring: Victoria Rowell, Vincent Pagano, Adrienne Barbeau, Louis Guss, Mark De Carlo, Sam Coppola, Dan Lauria, John Mariano, Micole Mercurio, Billy Van Zandt

Director: Rosario Roveto

Director: Rosario Roveto
Producer: Vincent Pagano, William Redner
Studio: Indican Pictures

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for all the well-aimed blows it lands about how families make us crazy, it still has a very warm, very soft spot for these lunatics.

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04/06/05
Andrea Chase
Andrea Chase
Killer Movie Reviews

A pretty decent comedy of manners.

Full Review Source: Sacramento Bee | comment Comment
04/15/05
Carla Meyer
Carla Meyer
Sacramento Bee

A film for those people who think My Big Fat Greek Wedding is the greatest comedy of the past ten years

Full Review Source: AboutFilm.com | comment Comment
04/14/05
Carlo Cavagna
Carlo Cavagna
AboutFilm.com

The performers’ warmth and air of good cheer make one forgiving of the film’s predictability.

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11/10/05
Chuck Wilson
Chuck Wilson
L.A. Weekly

A warm-hearted ethnic comedy in the vein of My Big Fat Greek Wedding.

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11/10/05
Dana Stevens
Dana Stevens
New York Times
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Zesty indie comedy from Rhode Island is a winner, with ethnic humor easily mixing with universal truths about dealing with families.

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04/13/05
Daniel M. Kimmel
Daniel M. Kimmel
Variety
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Hilarious and filled with wonderful characters and situations.

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04/15/05
G. Allen Johnson
G. Allen Johnson
San Francisco Chronicle

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08/07/08
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Jim Lane
Sacramento News & Review
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02/11/06
Kevin Crust
Kevin Crust
Los Angeles Times
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[A] witless farce.

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11/11/05
Maitland McDonagh
Maitland McDonagh
TV Guide's Movie Guide

It’s somewhat ironic that writer-actors Vincent and Mike Pagano intend “Providence” to be a film about getting past ethnic stereotypes, since they apparently couldn’t.

Full Review Source: Capital Times (Madison, WI) | comment Comment
08/25/05
Rob Thomas
Rob Thomas
Capital Times (Madison, WI)
 
 
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