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Their ability to keep their secrets begins to unravel when Vince brings his newfound son home for the last thirty days of his sentence. The living arrangement at first causes conflict because of the pure absurdity, and because Vince doesn't reveal the fact that he is Tony's father, not even to Tony. The fact that Tony's very polite and so easy on the eyes quickly diffuses Joyce's concerns. But the longer Tony stays, the more he realizes that his life is significantly less dysfunctional than that of the Rizzo family, despite his history of robberies. One by one he stumbles onto the secrets of the family and challenges them all to face their demons with honesty. Meanwhile, Vince, who doesn't consider himself an actor at all, develops a relationship with an attractive fellow acting student who encourages him to audition for a part in a big movie. Vince is shocked to receive a callback after being chosen from hundreds of actors. The movie climaxes in a scene where all the secrets are revealed and the honesty fails to bring the devastation everyone fears.

 

The movie is successful because of the performances of Garcia, Margulies and Strait, which show the complexity of a life lived in the shadow of dishonesty towards those we love most. The scenery, as well as the Bronx flavored dialog, set this comedy in the busyness of New York, where the pace of life often functions as a cover for the truth about who we are. The script is crisp and funny. The movie is a refreshing change from the typical attempt to rely on a particular actor's comedic talents. The plot itself is funny and engaging enough, and the performances only make the movie better. This one's a must see. I give it 4.5 stars.