Billed as a comedy but stronger on the drama front, Made In Italy's tells the story of an estranged father and son coming together to renovate and sell their abandoned Italian property, with the USP that the leads are played by real-life father and son Liam Neeson and Micheal Richardson. All the derelict-house-bound comedy moments are trotted out routinely, but two elements really shine in this film: the glorious sunny Tuscany setting, and the pleasure of seeing father and son playing off each other so well, especially in the successful emotionally-cathartic scenes towards the end, which also serve to remind that Neeson can deliver depth when the material demands. This is an effective directorial feature debut by actor D'Arcy, and the film overall is undemanding but pleasant viewing.
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