Made in Italy
Made in Italy

Made in Italy

2020Movie94 minEnglish

A bohemian artist travels from London to Italy with his estranged son to sell the house they inherited from his late wife.

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes56%
Metacritic53/100
Google Users82%
Director: James D'ArcyGenres: Comedy-Drama

Plot Summary

A bohemian artist living in London, Robert, travels to Tuscany with his estranged son, Jack, to sell the dilapidated villa they inherited from Robert's late wife. While renovating the house, father and son clash over their differing personalities and visions for the property, forcing them to confront their strained relationship and the memories tied to the beloved home. Amidst the chaos of repairs and rediscovering their shared past, they begin to mend their bond.

Critical Reception

Made in Italy received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who generally praised the chemistry between Liam Neeson and his real-life son Micheál Richardson, as well as the picturesque Tuscan setting. However, some found the plot to be predictable and lacking in originality, with certain critics noting that it leaned too heavily on familiar tropes of estranged family members reuniting.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for the charming performances of Liam Neeson and Micheál Richardson.
  • Appreciated for its beautiful Italian scenery and picturesque cinematography.
  • Criticized for a predictable plot and a lack of depth in its emotional exploration.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film, highlighting the heartwarming father-son dynamic and the idyllic Tuscan backdrop. Many found it to be a pleasant and visually appealing watch, though some noted it didn't break new ground in terms of storytelling.

Fun Fact

This film marks the directorial debut of actor James D'Arcy.

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Jack Foster (Micheál Richardson) manages his ex-in-laws' art gallery until his ex-wife Ruth (Yolanda Kettle) informs him that her family is selling the gallery. Desperate for money to buy the gallery himself, Jack convinces his father Rober...
Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

This movie is fairly predictable and doesn’t seem to have many bursts of originality, but I think it is a pleasant enough watch and accomplishes the modest goals it sets out for itself. It tells the story it wants to tell and allows the mai...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog :) Coincidence or not, but the latest movies I've seen are all from debutant directors and/or writers. James D'Arcy, who most people will recognize from the MCU as Edwin...