Wednesday, December 06, 2006Subject: Availability Currently the film is not showing in any theatres, and is not available on DVD or VHS. This website will be updated with any changes to this information.
Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005Subject: Great Movie Greetings, I needed to tell someone how much my family and I appreciated your movie Uncle Nino. First, we traveled about 1.5 hours to get to the nearest theater. Second, I will do it again with lots of friends this time. Third, I wish that Hollywood would get the "picture" that there are many people like us willing to travel and pay for a good movie. I am done with the trash, I don't need to see nudity, I can't stand the crass and vulgar language usage and I am tired of poor quality moviemaking, I no longer take my children to the movies, we wait to rent (and my wife and I will watch it first!). We went to Uncle Nino based on two reviews that we read and took a chance - very glad we did. We as consumers have a right to demand our money back for the poor quality pictures that are unfortunately a majority, but we cannot do that, can we? Onto Nino.... Real people in a plausible situation, superbly acted and directed, realistic yet touching cinematography, a simple and relevant plot that kept the audience engaged. (you don't need complex plots to make a great movie!!) My 12 year old daughter's response after the movie was, "we have to buy the DVD, I can watch this thing alot more". My 14 year old son, said, "this was the best movie I have seen and I loved the Lord of the Rings movies, it was so real and moving, I even cried a little ... ." Needless to say, we came home and told our friends, some balked at the 1.5 hour trip, but I know a few that will be going with us this weekend. I do hope that you release this movie on DVD - SOON. We will certainly be getting one for ourselves and some as gifts. As a musician, I was so connected with Bobby and Uncle Nino. My grandfather was a musician but he died before, I started playing. My heart ached a little in those scenes where Bobby and Nino played together (I would have loved to have done that with my grandfather!) I hope that this message encourages you to produce more high quality family friendly movies, you can count on us as customers if you do. Thank you for your fine work. PS - I agree, lawns are stupid!! My son can't wait until I get rid of mine!! Sent: Tuesday, February 22, 2005Subject: Uncle Nino Thank you all involved. Its been a VERY long time since American film makers have done anything so sweet. Hollywood has been getting by with trash for so long....the "in crowd" of directors, producers, actors (term used too lightly) that "THEY" have lost touch with the art of film making. Bless all of those involved in this marvelous film, I consider it as a special gift from all those involved to ME. Sent: Friday, February 18, 2005Subject: Uncle Nino Last night in Albany, New York, 186 people packed the Spectrum Theater. I acted as "Host" and was able to meet and greet people before and after the film. We even had to turn away at least 60 people. Some had traveled an hour to come and were very disappointed. During the film the views reacted orally to many of the scenes. They laughed, they clapped and at times there was silence. I was asked by many, many people when it would be shown again in the area because they wanted to see it again and let their churches and coworkers know about it. I have tried to find about if it will come to Albany again (even if only for a short time). Will it? Is that possible???? Thanks for such an exceptional film! I would really appreciate an answer to this email. I had someone take the postcards to her job and pass them out and people now are asking her when can they see it. Sent: Friday, February 18, 2005Subject: Uncle Nino the Movie I am a member of the Italian Cultural Society of Naples (Florida). We have 600 members and promote all types of Italian cultural events for our members in Naples, Fl. The society has been instrumental in starting Italian language classes in the local schools and providing scholarships. We also go to Italian operas and have many luncheons and dinners at the local Italian restaurants in our area. We have speakers at some of our luncheons that discuss Italian art, literature, music, history, food...........................etc. I became aware of the film Uncle Nino and I am very interested in getting more info as to how we could get a showing of your film in Naples, FL. for our Society. I really don't know where to begin to get this film to Naples. Any assistance you could provide would be appreciated. Sent: Friday, February 18, 2005Subject: I Love Uncle Nino the movie Last night by accident I watched the movie in the Aventura Mall AMC theater, and I simply love it…today I got into the website and I saw the trailer again, and my heart was still beating. Beautiful movie, I will recommend it to everybody I know. I would like to purchase the DVD, could you please email me as soon as you start distributing it in the United States? Congratulation, spectacular movie!!!!!
Sent: Friday, February 18, 2005Subject: Uncle Nino
This is hands down the best movie I have seen in years. It made me angry, it made me cry, it made me laugh, but most of all it warmed my heart. It promotes no political agenda and contains no violence, nudity, sex nor foul language, and yet held my attention without effort. It is a movie I would be happy and proud to take anyone to see, and one I will recommend to everyone. Best of all it contains multiple messages our society needs to see and hear--in mega doses! Thank you.
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005Subject: Uncle Nino My wife and I rarely go to the theatre, because we quite frankly are not interested in the type of movies being produced now-a-days. Additionally, we are offended by the use of vulgarity and sexual scenes often found in today's movies. Out of conviction, we decided long ago to not see a movie that is rated higher than PG. I know this is restrictive, but my thought is, we've lived these many years without the movie, so it's probably not going to be the end of the world if we miss it now. Well, last weekend was my wife's birthday, so we ventured out to a movie. Finding one that was only rated PG was the first hurdle. I was told that National Treasure was a fine movie, so that is what I was looking for, but wouldn't you know it, the last day for the movie was 2 days earlier. I was bummed, but decided to look for another. As it turns out, I am very happy that we were forced to look further. I found Uncle Nino at one theatre, but could not find any description. I had to search the internet, where I found your site, in order to get the outline of the movie. My wife and I could not have been more pleased with our outing. This was an excellent movie, which I would recommend to anyone. I wish there were more productions like this. We just might find our way back to the theatre.
Miami/Ft. Lauderdale
It is easy to romanticize one's youth. My weekends on Long Island were filled with family projects and food. My cousins and I would watch our parents create practical devices; like building a smoker, installing a patio or digging a garden. The visitation would usually end with some feast and family folktales around the dinner table. The lessons that my cousins and I learned from our parents was that it is important to work hard, but it is even more important to play harder.“Uncle Nino” is a very simple movie that celebrates every day life. The film features an Americanized family facing everyday pressures that are compounded by a visit from an Italian Uncle who does not speak English. There is beauty in the simplicity of this movie. The motion picture opens in a quiet, but effective way. The black and white credits roll and then cut to verdant landscape shot of Tuscany. We meet Uncle Nino (Pierrino Mascarino), a beared older man with dogs at the dinner table. The Italian gentleman is a busy gluing label on bottles of wine. Each label features a picture of Abraham Lincoln. The film abruptly cuts to the heavy metal suburbia of Glenview, Illinois. Bobby Micelli (Trevor Morgan) is busy toilet papering the house of their cranky neighbor. His father, Robert (Joe Matenga) is an important business executive who is annoyed by Bobby's music. Marie Micelli (Anne Archer) is a housewife, social coordinator and part time retail sales representative. Gina Micelli (Gina Mantenga) is the youngest child in the family with an affectionate need for a puppy dog. When Uncle Nino abruptly arrives in the Micelli household, no one has time to communicate with him. Late one afternoon, Uncle Nino finds a way to converse with Marie over a bottle of wine. Bobby and Uncle Nio communicate thru the language of music. Things get crazy for the Micelli household when the uncle buys a dog for Gina. Feeling that grass is a waste of space, Uncle changes the front yard into a tomato garden. A clash of cultures ensures that becomes a blessing in disguise. These conflicts define the values of being a family. Avoiding the usual clichés found in such a movie “Uncle Nino” creates an interesting hybrid between storytelling and honesty. Every flawed character is likable. When Bobby and his father have their emotional showdown, Director/ Writer Robert Shallcross does not sugar coat the scene - but let's the scene end with a coda of untapped rage that needs to cooled off. While the emotion is raw, the heartbreak is honest. The best scenes of “Uncle Nino” involve tender mercies. After playing his fiddle with Bobby's heavy metal band, Uncle Nino begins to subtly change the antisocial behavior of his chain-smoking drummer. Instead of being a cool fool, the character gains a clue. It is a fun transformation that actor Duke Doyle pulls off without losing the original essence of the character. Given Hollywood's consistent anti family value message, “Uncle Nino” is a unique motion picture release. The film could have been pure corn and schmaltz, yet Director Shallcross keeps it from flailing into that direction. As the film progresses, one can see that this film was a labor of love from the cast and crew. “Uncle Nino” is a movie that parents, grandparents and children can go see together and discuss at the dinner table. Perhaps over a bottle of wine, macaroni, sauce and formaggio! |