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American Cousins Reviews

2003

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Scottish-Italian cafe owner Roberto lives a simple, fish-frying, waitress wooing, stamp collecting existence. When his distant cousins Gino and Settimo visit from New Jersey it seems like a great opportunity to get to know more about the American side of the family. However, when a debt collector pays Roberto a visit and is '.. Read more

Starring	Shirley Henderson, Danny Nucci, Vinny Pastore, Dan Hedaya
Director	Don Coutts
Genres	Drama

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- New Jersey mobsters Settimo (Hedaya) and Gino (Nucci) land in Glasgow fleeing scary Ukrainian villains after a skewed... read more on Time Out
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- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:17
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- - 13
  - 0
  entertaining
  
  A thoroughly enjoyable film with a difference. Funny in places. Familiar faces. Well acted. A must see film.
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - a customer
  - hertfordshire, england
  - 12 Sep 2004 at 17:40
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- - 4
  - 0
  Cafe Del Rio
  
  Highly enjoyable little movie, set in Glasgow. For my money, the excellent Russell Hunter (RIP) steals the acting honours ..
  
  A very nice tribute to ... read more »
  
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- - Paul Jay
  - London, England
  - 21 Jan 2007 at 12:54
- - 2
  - 0
  A triple send-up
  
  American Cousins manages to satirise at least three genres we've come to known and love - the twee wee Scots film, the Godfather/Sopranos, the Brit kitchen-... read more »
  
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- - a customer
  - Scotland
  - 12 Jan 2007 at 09:54
- - 0
  - 0
  Good Entertainment for a Dreary Evening
  
  Though uneven in places, especially in terms of the soundtrack, well acted and keeps your interest.
  
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  - st andrews, scotland
  - 03 Jan 2007 at 21:23
- - 0
  - 0
  very good
  
  I found this agood film to watch, and funny and belivable, worth renting.
  
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- - jeff morgan
  - wales
  - 29 Nov 2005 at 07:37
- - 0
  - 0
  Entertaining and pure brillance
  
  Thoroughly enjoyed this great Scottish film. Who says we cant make good flicks eh? Go on rent it.
  
  Good comedy and a few American stars in it too!
  
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- - Michelle Fleming
  - Glasgow
  - 28 Jul 2005 at 22:44
- - 1
  - 4
  I'm shocked radio times gave this 3/5
  
  Sorry people, I just could not stand this film. Its pathetic. Surprised everyone is praising this because it's drivel. It's slow, low budget and highly ... read more »
  
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- - Darren
  - Hednesford
  - 18 May 2005 at 19:04
- - 0
  - 0
  A funny comedy at last
  
  Heartwarming is the cliche to use for this amusing film. Could have been awful - a comedy about the mafia - but it is great with an entertaining plot and good ... read more »
  
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  - Seaton, Devon
  - 13 May 2005 at 19:39
- - 0
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  A funny comedy at last
  
  Heartwarming is the cliche to use for this amusing film. Could have been awful - a comedy about the mafia - but it is great with an entertaining plot and good ... read more »
  
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  - Seaton, Devon
  - 13 May 2005 at 19:39
- - 2
  - 0
  Cracking Film!
  
  Take some New York mobsters on the run, send them to a long lost cousin who runs a fish and chip shop in Glasgow, throw in some Russian Mafia and some Liverpool... read more »
  
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- - Juliebulie
  - 16 reviews
  - Kent, UK
  - 13 May 2005 at 17:30
- - 0
  - 1
  Not quite there
  
  In the mould of "Comfort & Joy" and other Scottish adventures but not one of the best. Nice filming, though, and likeable characters if a little ... read more »
  
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- - GusWinch
  - Hampshire
  - 09 May 2005 at 09:08
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- - 13
  - 0
  entertaining
  
  A thoroughly enjoyable film with a difference. Funny in places. Familiar faces. Well acted. A must see film.
  
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- 17934
- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - a customer
  - hertfordshire, england
  - 12 Sep 2004 at 17:40
- - 7
  - 0
  Best Scottish Film Since Local Hero
  
  I really wanted to get this a '4' (but the wife wouldn't let me)
  
  If I was pitching this to a producer I'd have to describe it as ... read more »
  
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- - James Elder
  - Edinburgh
  - 28 Sep 2004 at 18:04
- - 6
  - 0
  Worth every penny!!
  
  I was really looking forward to this film and was not disappointed and I don't think you will be either. It delivers where the big budget PR American dross ... read more »
  
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- - Charlie
  - East Kilbride [in the highlands.]
  - 17 Jan 2005 at 18:07
- - 6
  - 0
  Glasgow tear jerker
  
  This film is a gem -
  
  Set in Glasgow it tells the tale of 2 cousins, world's apart in upbringing and outlook - one a brash gangster from New York... read more »
  
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- - mgee
  - glamorgan
  - 11 Nov 2004 at 13:46
- - 4
  - 0
  Cafe Del Rio
  
  Highly enjoyable little movie, set in Glasgow. For my money, the excellent Russell Hunter (RIP) steals the acting honours ..
  
  A very nice tribute to ... read more »
  
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- 404461
- - Paul Jay
  - London, England
  - 21 Jan 2007 at 12:54
- - 2
  - 0
  Surprisingly good film......
  
  Despite being lumbered with a totally forgetable story this film keeps your interest due to some fantastic acting and some sharp dialogue. Well worth the watch... read more »
  
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- - Hurdlemagurdle
  - 77 reviews
  - Glasgow
  - 20 Jan 2005 at 09:12
- - 2
  - 0
  Cracking Film!
  
  Take some New York mobsters on the run, send them to a long lost cousin who runs a fish and chip shop in Glasgow, throw in some Russian Mafia and some Liverpool... read more »
  
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- 132246
- - Juliebulie
  - 16 reviews
  - Kent, UK
  - 13 May 2005 at 17:30
- - 2
  - 0
  A triple send-up
  
  American Cousins manages to satirise at least three genres we've come to known and love - the twee wee Scots film, the Godfather/Sopranos, the Brit kitchen-... read more »
  
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- 401401
- - a customer
  - Scotland
  - 12 Jan 2007 at 09:54
- - 1
  - 0
  Not a bad effort
  
  Don't switch off after first couple of minutes.Give it a bit longer.Simple story,reasonable acting and worth watching.Sort of Friday night film after a long... read more »
  
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- 23538
- - a customer
  - Stamford England
  - 30 Oct 2004 at 07:31
- - 1
  - 0
  Why hasn't this film been more widely distributed?
  
  Loved this little film. The far fetched plot, the wonderful acting, the great setting tho' more could have been made of Glasgow, all of it was fabulous.read more »
  
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- 90407
- - a customer
  - Pembrokeshire, Wales
  - 09 Apr 2005 at 10:32

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- American Cousins
  
  Scottish-Italian cafe owner Roberto lives a simple, fish-frying, waitress wooing, stamp collecting existence. When his distant cousins Gino and Settimo visit from New Jersey it seems like a great opportunity to get to know more about the American side of the family. However, when a debt collector ...