Last scene is one of the most sincere scene of brotherhood...
Plot summary
Primo and Secondo, two immigrant brothers, pin their hopes on a banquet honoring Louis Prima to save their struggling restaurant.
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January 12, 2022 at 07:03 PM
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Last scene
Such an ode to cuisine has never been this fun.
"Big Night" is sure to make you hungry, but that's just scratching this otherwise deceptively quiet little film's surface. The "art v. commerce" debate rages between Tony Shalhoub and Stanley Tucci as they struggle to save their failing little Italian restaurant. But for such a modest affair, it's surprising how immersive this movie is in its period setting. The supporting cast is great, the dialogue is a blast, and the big meal is undeniably festive and infectious. Rossellin's bombshell towards the end still stings, while the showdown on the beach is just heartbreaking. But the final scene is just powerful enough to hit you right where you live.
And my god, the food. To watch these guys work is mesmerizing.
7/10
Very touching, slowburning portrait of 2 Italian cooks who can only express their love for family through cooking. Forgotten gem!
The story seems simple at first sight: an Italian restaurant is going under in debt. 2 Italian brothers excell at cooking, but are disastrous at selling their delicous food to the customers, who arent interested in culinary exotics. The further we stroll into the story however, the more we realise as viewers that this movie is more about the love and hate for family bonds. And cooking for your family is equal to showing your love.
There is a natural laid back rythm to this story, that is very mesmirizing. Some of the best moments are those in which nothing is said, when we only see 2 brothers eating and cooking together, in complete silence, symbolising their unspoken love for each other. That is a definite sign of great craftmanship, because there are very few directors who master this kind of story telling without using words.
The end credits mention special thanks to director Robert Altman. That credit goes to show that this movie is a bit more then just an amusing portrait about Italian family bonds. "Big Night" is a director's gem!