Nonnas (2025)

I wasn't going to watch Nonnas cause I worried it would be cheesy and sappy. And perhaps it is in the end. But overall I'm glad I finally did. While it is rather formula and leans into the emotional aspects, it remains charming and far more engaging than it has a right to. A lot of this is how lovely it is to see this cast come together. Nonnas may not be quality cinema but it ends up being a fun, if rather surface, watch. 

Based on a true story, Nonnas tells the story of a man who opens restaurant with Italian Grandmothers as the chefs. It has all the against-all-odds cliches and a very predictable plot. You watch knowing how its going to work out but the story plays out so nicely that you want to see it all come together.

As I said, the cast is a bit piece of what makes it work. They aren't half-assing it here. Everyone gives it their all. This helps sell the story. So by the time the film reaches its obvious conclusion you're right there ready to dig in. Honestly one of the best aspects of this film is the food. It made me hungry. 

Nonnas

Starring: Vince Vaughn, Lorraine Bracco, Talia Shire, Brenda Vaccaro, Linda Cardellini, Susan Sarandon, Drea De Matteo, Joe Manganiello, Campbell Scott

Director: Stephen Chbosky

Writer: Liz Maccie