A Wiseguy Christmas
A Wiseguy Christmas

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A Wiseguy Christmas

2021
Movie
70 min
English

Former New York mob boss Tony Pantera has just been relocated to Los Angeles in the witness protection program. Not a fan of Christmas, Tony must rediscover the true meaning of Christmas, while trying to stay alive.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Director: Peter J. RoddenGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

A blue-collar mob enforcer, feeling burnt out and disillusioned by his criminal lifestyle, attempts to reconnect with his family during the Christmas holidays. However, his attempts at a normal life are constantly thwarted by the demands of his dangerous profession and the lingering presence of his criminal associates.

Critical Reception

A Wiseguy Christmas garnered a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its blend of holiday cheer and gritty crime elements, as well as the performances of its lead actors. Some viewers found the narrative predictable, but many appreciated its unconventional take on the holiday movie genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film successfully blends humor and drama with a holiday theme.

  • Performances, particularly from the lead cast, are a strong point.

  • While some plot points may feel familiar, the unique premise is engaging.

Google audience: Audience reviews for A Wiseguy Christmas are scarce, making it difficult to ascertain specific like or dislike trends. However, the limited feedback available suggests a generally appreciative audience for its offbeat holiday crime comedy approach.

Fun Fact

The film was largely self-funded and shot in and around the Detroit area, aiming for an authentic, down-to-earth aesthetic.

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4 reviews
Bandung88

Bandung88

Very funny Christmas Italian movies, I highly recommended to anyone that love Christmas movies.

pattyst

pattyst

Love, love, LOVED this movie. The poster promised family friendly and for young kids...it absolutely was family friendly - a complete giggle! As adults we were not expecting anything serious but interestingly kids don't care...they just w...

RobSoc

RobSoc

Ho Ho Ho Bada Bing Bada Bang... We loved A Wiseguy Christmas, it was fun and lots of laughs, our family loves indie films and this one hit a home run.. Great for the whole family, from 3-103 no worries of our kids seeing or hearing anything...

Vincent80

Vincent80

I was searching different Christmas movies online and came across this one. Coming from an Italian background, the title and poster got me interested, so I decided to watch the movie. This is obviously not a big studio movie, it’s a 70 mi...