Alessandro Siani, known for his ventures in Italian comedy, returns to the big screen with "Succede anche nelle migliori famiglie," a film that unfortunately fails to rise above the depths of mediocrity. In the movie, Siani takes on the triple role of director, screenwriter, and protagonist, playing Davide Di Rienzo, a sort of black sheep in a family that seems perfect only on the surface. The sudden turn in Davide Di Rienzo's family life leads to unexpected consequences for all family members, highlighting tensions and unresolved issues. From the beginning, "Succede anche nelle migliori famiglie" shows ambitions that prove to be well beyond the director's capabilities. Siani tries to emulate Woody Allen's style, but the result is a poorly executed mishmash that miserably falls into clichés and worn-out rhetoric. The family comedy becomes a labyrinth of predictable jokes and situations, with no room for freshness or originality. One of the main disappointments of the film lies in the lack of mastery in handling physical gags and slapstick. The editing constantly ruins the comedic effect of the scenes, anticipating key moments and making laughter a distant dream. Furthermore, the soundtrack shamelessly imitates well-known motifs, lacking originality and contributing to the overall sense of déjà vu that permeates the entire cinematic experience. Despite a cast of competent actors, including Cristiana Capotondi and Anna Galiena, the film never takes off. The characters are little more than stereotypes, incapable of eliciting empathy or genuine interest from the audience. Even the character played by Sergio Friscia, who should bring a touch of freshness and vitality to the narration, ends up being dull and stale. "Succede anche nelle migliori famiglie" is, essentially, a failure on all fronts. Siani arrogates himself the right to sign films that completely lack reason for being, contributing to the decline of Italian comedy. The film represents a sad example of how a director, despite having the best intentions, can founder in the sea of mediocrity, dragging promising talents like Capotondi and Galiena with him. In a cinematic landscape already saturated with low-quality productions, "Succede anche nelle migliori famiglie" stands out only for its ability to disappoint the lowest expectations. Let's hope that Siani, in the future, explores new creative avenues and finds a fresh perspective on Italian comedy, avoiding being trapped in the same old clichés.
