This Thing of Ours
Maverick Entertainment Group | Release Date: July 18, 2003 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
36
METASCORE
Generally unfavorable reviews based on 8 Critic Reviews
Positive:
2
Mixed:
4
Negative:
2
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63
New York PostMegan Lehmann
It's not surprising that This Thing of Ours -- the title refers to the literal translation of La Cosa Nostra -- rings with authenticity and solid acting. Read full review
63
Chicago TribuneAllison Benedikt
The younger Provenzano, while under indictment for racketeering and tax evasion, made his contribution to our mob lesson by writing, directing and starring in This Thing of Ours, another installment in the long line of bada-bings and fuggetabouits. Read full review
60
TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonagh
Features generally crisp dialogue, solid performances by a mix of newcomers and familiar character actors, and Provenzano's direction is strikingly accomplished. Read full review
50
The New York TimesDave Kehr
For all of his personal familiarity with the material, Mr. Provenzano has turned out a movie that largely owes its tone and style to other movies. Read full review
50
Los Angeles TimesKevin Thomas
A decently crafted, standard Mafia blood bath with a few new wrinkles and an aura of authenticity. Read full review
40
L.A. WeeklyScott Foundas
This Thing of Ours is infatuated with the romance of gangsterism -- with an absurdly straight face, it asks us to feel mournful for the loss of “respect” and “integrity” in the mob community. Read full review
20
Village VoiceMark Holcomb
Danny Provenzano's mafioso melodrama is the immoral vanity project to end immoral vanity projects. Read full review
10
The A.V. ClubNathan Rabin
A shamelessly derivative mob movie. Read full review
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