Synopsis
On the 10th anniversary of his father's death, Giovanni reluctantly accepts the task of bringing a cake to the home of his uncle, a mob boss, for a celebration. Just two hours into the night, Gio's life is forever changed.
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Cast
- Shiloh FernandezGio
- Ewan McGregorFather Kelly
- Val KilmerUncle Angelo
- Lorraine BraccoSofia
- William FichtnerUncle Ricardo
- Aldis HodgeEagle
- Penn BadgleyPeeno
- Jeremy Allen WhiteTammosa
- Ashley BensonTracey
- Luis GuzmánJochee
Recommendations
- 80
The New York Times
Giannopoulos might be inexperienced, but he’s canny with mood and unafraid to experiment with the rhythms of violence. I, for one, am keen to see what he does next. - 70
Film Threat
It may not be a perfect confection, but this cake’s got layers. - 50
Chicago Sun-Times
It will keep reminding you of better movies in the same genre. - 40
The Guardian
Odd though the film is and full of peculiar needle drops showcasing classic tunes that don’t especially fit the action, the whole thing looks pretty good thanks to cinematographer Sean Price Williams.
