Ziti

When a former child star, now an adult struggling with addiction, is forced to confront her past when her estranged mother dies and leaves her a family "business," she uncovers a web of secrets and dark family history. She must navigate a treacherous path between her own demons and the dangerous legacy she's inherited.

Ziti received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its performances, particularly from Alanna Ubach, but criticism for its uneven tone and predictable plot points. Audiences were somewhat divided, with some appreciating the dark humor and emotional depth, while others found it too bleak or underdeveloped.

• The film offers a compelling performance from its lead, but struggles with narrative coherence.

• A darkly humorous, albeit flawed, exploration of addiction and family trauma.

• Tries to balance drama and comedy but doesn't fully succeed in either.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's attempt at exploring complex themes and the performances of its cast, with many finding it an engaging, if imperfect, watch. Some viewers felt the ending was abrupt and that certain plot threads were not fully resolved.

The film's title, 'Ziti,' is a direct reference to a famous scene in the television show 'The Sopranos,' where a character makes a memorable attempt to use ziti as a disguise for a weapon.