Alto (2015)

Two girls. One gun. The Mob. Because coming out to family is hard. But coming out to "family" is funny.

Director:

Mikki del Monico

Writer:

Mikki del Monico

Stars:

Annabella Sciorra, Natalie Knepp, Billy Wirth

4 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Annabella Sciorra	...	Sofia Del Vecchio
Natalie Knepp	...	Nicolette Bellafusco
Billy Wirth	...	Caesar Bellafusco
Ward Horton	...	FBI Agent Laughlin
Diana DeGarmo	...	Frankie Del Vecchio
Melanie Minichino	...	Heather Del Vecchio
Lin Tucci	...	Mrs. Lina Cappelletti
Antonia Rey	...	Nonna Del Vecchio
David Valcin	...	Mike Del Vecchio
Richie Allan	...	Father Romero
Lou Martini Jr.	...	Louie 'Chinz' Chinzano
Jake Robards	...	Tony Cappelletti
Adrienne LaValley	...	Groupie
Ron Castellano	...	Bouncer
Frank Fortunato	...	Vince D'Amico

Storyline

An improbable love, the mob and family non-conformity pave the way to laughter in this character-rich story that explores what happens when these worlds collide, landing us smack in the midst of two girls, one gun, and lasagna. Francesca "Frankie" Del Vecchio is adamant about life. Headstrong and passionate, she loves her family, her band, and her fiancé but disagrees with all of them about one thing: Mob Hit, a TV show that symbolizes the fetishizing of Mafia culture that, to Frankie, obscures all the more important aspects of the Italian-American culture she longs to feed her soul. But Frankie's abhorrence of--and her sister Heather's attraction to--Mob culture remain symbolic; that is, until Frankie opens the trunk of a rental car and finds her world turned upside down. In the days that follow, Frankie and Heather meet two people for whom the Mafia isn't a television show, it's their lives. Nicolette Bellafusco manages wedding bands and also happens to be the sophisticated daughter...

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Plot Keywords:

lesbian kiss | mob | mafia | lesbian | new york city | 

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Taglines:

Two Girls. One Gun. The Mob. Because coming out to family is hard. But coming out to "family" is funny.

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Genres:

Comedy | Family | Romance

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Vimeo Site

Country:

USA

Language:

Italian English

Release Date:

1 August 2015 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Marine Park, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Shake the Tree Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

User Reviews

Highly Underrated.

Don't go on the rating. 4.4/10 really is a false number. I am not saying this is a masterpiece of any sorts.

But, is a decently pleasant and funny film with a lesbian undertone. nothing too arousing or graphic though.

The story revolves around Frankie who is a homosexual who still hasn't come out of the closet yet. Her sister is a thrill seeker infatuated with the idea of Italian mafia. The story really starts when Frankie finds herself being attracted towards Nicolette who is the daughter of a mobster. The plot though very simple also focuses on various issues like your background, heritage and most importantly your orientation.

Diana DeGarmo shines in her role as Sofia and remains in character throughout the movie. Natalie Knepp plays the role the of beautiful and charismatic NIcolette and does a very decent job at that. The others actors too are likable.

The story though a bit cheesy in places is believable. Ignore the rating and give this a go. It will be a nice thing to pass your time on a lazy weekend evening.