Somewhere in Queens
Leo and Angela Russo live a simple life in Queens, surrounded by their overbearing Italian-American family. When their son 'Sticks' finds success on his high school basketball team, Leo tears the family apart trying to make it happen.
- Released: 2023-04-21
- Runtime: 106 minutes
- Genre: Comedy, Drama
- Stars: Ray Romano, Laurie Metcalf, Jacob Ward, Sadie Stanley, Jennifer Esposito, Deirdre Friel, Jon Manfrellotti, Erik Griffin, June Gable, Sebastian Maniscalco, Tony Lo Bianco, Adam Kaplan, Katie Kreisler, Franco Maicas, Jennifer Simard, Danny Garcia
- Director: Ray Romano
Comments
- Lumikinos - 6 February 2024
What a bore
Can't believe the good reviews here. Definitely one of the worst movies out there lately. What is this so-called dramedy even about? Struggling to find even one of the characters remotely likable, the plot isn't there and Italian stereotypes are useless here unlike in some actually funny movies. Nothing to see but complete and utter bore. Why was this movie even made? Who is it suppose to attract? It's not funny nor touching nor interesting. It tries being realistic but attempts end up clumsy and kinda pathetic. Both the older and younger generations are less than happy engaging. It's just awful waste of otherwise decent actor talent. Pass. - EUyeshima - 30 October 2023
Romano and Metcalf Are Expert Though the Drama Felt Slight
I'm not surprised this low-key 2023 family drama slipped under the radar because as expert as Ray Romano and Laurie Metcalf are as a long-married blue-collar couple in Queens, their TV sitcom personas take over their performances no matter how unintentional. This is also Romano's directorial debut, and the casual pacing and pointed one-liners underline the sitcom-derived situations presented. He plays Leo, a schlub overshadowed by his driven younger brother both of them working at their father's construction company. Leo's devotion to his basketball-playing son Sticks could derail a possible scholarship as a burgeoning relationship with a free-spirited waitress complicates Sticks' college path. The storyline seemed thin, but Romano and Metcalf lent welcome heft to scenes you expect might get formulaic. Similar to Jennifer Lawrence in spirit, Sadie Stanley was a nice find as the object of Sticks' affection. - crazybobmachoman - 25 June 2023
Ray, Ray, Ray. Why?
I write this as a huge Ray Romano fan. The movie wasn't good at all. And the casting was weird. Incredibly boring. I doubt I'd ever watch it again. Very very disappointing and the story wasn't even good. 3/10 only because Ray is in it. Otherwise, it would be a 1/10. Acting was ok I guess. Boring movie, boring story, kid cast is weird looking. Metcalf doesn't belong here. Such a dry, boring movie that never drew me in or made me care at all.. The good reviews for this must be from people who love boring movies like Lincoln, which was terrible. What is wrong with people that this has positive reviews? I REALLY want my money back. I feel like a fool for buying this based on Ray Romano's history and positive reviews.
