Sonny Capone
Sonny Capone

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Sonny Capone

2020
Movie
89 min
English

When Sonny Capone, Dublin-born head of the Mafia in Rome, hears that his son Luke has been murdered in Dublin, he returns home to kill everyone in sight.

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IMDb3.6/10
Google Users20%
Director: Ryan CombsGenres: Crime, Drama, Biography

Plot Summary

In 1947, Al Capone, riddled with syphilis and dementia, is released from Alcatraz and returns to his Florida mansion. As his mind deteriorates, he is haunted by visions of his violent past, blurring the lines between memory and reality. His family tries to care for him, but his paranoia and fragmented thoughts make it an impossible task.

Critical Reception

Sonny Capone received largely negative reviews from critics, who found the film to be a slow and uninspired portrayal of Al Capone's final days. While some performances were acknowledged, the overall consensus was that the movie failed to offer a fresh perspective on a familiar story.

What Reviewers Say

  • A dull and uneventful depiction of a notorious gangster's decline.

  • The film suffers from a lack of compelling narrative and weak character development.

  • Despite a veteran cast, the performances feel largely wasted in this uninspired biopic.

Google audience: Google users largely disliked Sonny Capone, with many criticizing its slow pacing, predictable storyline, and unengaging portrayal of Al Capone's final years. Some reviewers found the film to be a disappointing and forgettable entry into the crime biopic genre.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on a limited budget, with much of the production taking place in and around a single mansion to control costs.

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