Uncle Nino

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Uncle Nino ★½ 2003 (PG)

Financially comfortable, but mildly dysfunctional, family headed by clueless dad (Mantegna) gets an unexpected visit from their colorful Italian uncle (Mascarino). He injects a little chaos into their lives, helping them to relax and smell the roses. Saccharin sweet family movie destined to please the masses. 104m/C US Joe Mantegna, Anne Archer, Pierrino Mascarino, Trevor Morgan, Gina Mantegna; D: Robert Shallcross; W: Robert Shallcross; C: Hugo Cortina; M: Larry Pecorella.