The Family (2013)

Introduction
"The Family" is a 2013 black comedy crime film directed by Luc Besson and starring Robert De Niro, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Tommy Lee Jones. The film, produced by Relativity Media and EuropaCorp, is based on the book "Malavita" written by Tonino Benacquista. The movie provides a distinct mix of humor and gangster aspects.

Plot
The film focuses on the life of a well-known Mafia household from Brooklyn, New York. Fred Blake, played by Robert De Niro, was as soon as Giovanni Manzoni, a powerful Mafia manager who snitched on the mob and is now under the witness defense program. Fred; his spouse, Maggie (Michelle Pfeiffer); their child, Belle (Dianna Agron); and their boy, Warren (John D'Leo) are relocated to a village in France as part of this program under the guidance of FBI Agent Robert Stansfield (Tommy Lee Jones).

Life in France
However, despite efforts to adapt and live a typical life, the family's old routines pass away hard. They solve their issues with violence and intimidation, which produces ripples in the little French community. The family's difficulty involves blowing up a grocery store, battering a plumbing technician, and handling school bullies through serious physical punishments. While the Blake household is doing their best to change, they still carry out old mob activities like money laundering, evasion, and more.

The Twist
Fred, in an attempt to live a common life, uses up composing as a pastime and chooses to blog about his old life. During a regional movie screening where Fred is welcomed as a visitor speaker, he loses control of his temper and exposes his background, thus bring in the attention of his old Mafia buddies who have been trying to find him for years to seek their revenge.

Series of Events & Conclusion
Word gets around about Fred's identity, and soon the Mafia gang arrives in France. A timeless gun battle takes place, which results in many casualties on both sides. In spite of the taking place crisis, the family proves themselves to be true survivors, handling to outsmart their prospective killers. After this mayhem, they get moved again through another witness defense program.

Reception
"The Family" uses a dark humor story and a satirical take a look at the life of a Mafia family attempting to reform their lives. Its eccentric and enthralling plot make it a fun watch. Nevertheless, its blend of comedy and violence got combined evaluations from both critics and audiences. Some valued the blend of humor and gruesome scenes, while others were somewhat surprised by the graphic violence. Regardless, the performances from the leading cast-- De Niro, Pfeiffer and Jones-- were acclaimed.

In conclusion, "The Family" supplies an unique viewpoint on the intricacies of transitioning from a life of criminal activity to a life of normality. Though it may appear to strike a balance between a funny and a gangster film, it tends to lean more towards a strange mix of funny and violence, making it uniquely interesting specific audiences.

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