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Two Mafia gunmen give new meaning to the phrase "keeping it in the family" in this offbeat comedy. Danny (Christopher Gartin) and Stephen (Greg Lauren) are a pair of mob enforcers who see to it that n... read more read more...o one crosses the Family and lives to tell about it. However, Danny and Stephen are hit men with a difference -- they're also lovers; and while they know how to get rid of troublemakers, little things like cooking and sewing are not their strong suits. They find themselves thrown for a loop when Stephen's parents (Frank Pellegrino and Beth Fowler) stop by for an unexpected visit, which leaves them with a bit of explaining to do, about their occupations and their lifestyle. Friends and Family also features Tony Lo Bianco, Tovah Feldshuh, and Anna Maria Alberghetti. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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44% liked it

18 critics

Unrated, 1 hr. 27 min.

Directed by: Kristen Coury

Release Date: January 1, 2001

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DVD Release Date: October 21, 2003

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  • September 1, 2008
    Two gay lovers who work as strong arm men for the mafia is just the tip of the ice berg in this never ending tale of suprises. I really couldnt get into it.

Critic Reviews


Jay Boyar
December 26, 2003
Jay Boyar, Orlando Sentinel

Which is worse? Lame jokes about gays or lame jokes about the mob? Full Review

Randy Cordova
October 3, 2003
Randy Cordova, Arizona Republic

There's no rhythm or style to any of it, just the dismal feeling that the filmmakers have seen La Cage Aux Folles and The Godfather too many times.

Dave Kehr
October 2, 2003
Dave Kehr, New York Times

An overloaded, slow-moving series of predictable jokes and forced situations. Full Review

Jorge Morales
September 30, 2003
Jorge Morales, Village Voice

First-timer Coury's fast pace can't outrun Joseph Triebwasser's predictable script, saddled with mobster clichés and queer stereotypes. Full Review

Philip Wuntch
June 19, 2003
Philip Wuntch, Dallas Morning News

Predictable fun, but fun all the same. Full Review

Sheri Linden
May 15, 2003
Sheri Linden, Hollywood Reporter

Painless, sweet comedy.

Steve Schneider
December 25, 2003
Steve Schneider, Orlando Weekly

You haven't lived until you've seen a bunch of straight goombas taking a crash course in swish history, the better to pose as employees of a catering company. Full Review

Christopher Null
October 30, 2003
Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com

Is the movie finding its jokes in subverting the stereotypes or in the stereotypes themselves? Full Review

David Noh
October 22, 2003
David Noh, Film Journal International

Makes the clobbering minds behind My Big Fat Greek Wedding seem the apotheosis of subtlety and nuance by comparison. Full Review

Ken Fox
October 3, 2003
Ken Fox, TV Guide's Movie Guide

A passably entertaining comedy of accretion that doesn't amount to much. Full Review

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  • He couldn't walk, fought in Vietnem, showed Mr. Prez his butt, ran from coast to coast a few times, made millions, loved his friends and family with his whole heart and tought America many lessons on life, all with a small IQ.  Answer »
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