Mac (1992)

70% of critics liked it
(10 reviews)
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Actor John Turturro spent a dozen years getting his script for Mac before the cameras; he'd originally planned to merely act in the film, but the stringent budget required that he direct as well. Turturro plays Mac, one of three grown brothers in an Italian/American family living in 1950s New York.… More Actor John Turturro spent a dozen years getting his script for Mac before the cameras; he'd originally planned to merely act in the film, but the stringent budget required that he direct as well. Turturro plays Mac, one of three grown brothers in an Italian/American family living in 1950s New York. His other siblings are would-be "macho man" Vico (Michael Badalucco) and idealistic Bruno (Carl Capatoro). All three are unhappily employed at a construction firm run--badly--by Olek Krupa. Convinced he knows more about the business in his little finger than Krupa does in his whole carcass, Mac sets up his own construction company, wooing away most of Krupa's employees. On the verge of great success, Mac finds that his brothers are unwilling to commit themselves to his new business, a fact that causes an irreparable schism in their relationship. Co-starring in Mac as John Turturro's wife is the real-life Mrs. Turturro, Katherine Borowitz. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: R, 1 hr. 58 min.
Directed By: John Turturro
Genres: Drama, Romance

In Theaters: Jun 1, 1992 Wide
On DVD: Mar 16, 2004
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Like his role model Cassavetes, Turturro, paying tribute to his carpenter father, expresses as much affection for the craft of the actor as for the craft of the blue-collar laborer-hero who takes tremendous pride in his work and class.
David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews
...Turturro does a fantastic job of establishing this blue-collar world...
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
An intense consideration of work, a subject that is routinely given short-shrift by most American filmmakers.
Chris Hicks, Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Much of the film's narrative is muddled and disjointed.

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Tim S

I have an affection for this film, but there are still parts that bother me. The entire cast does a great job. Michael Baladucco gives an amazing performance and John Turturro is fantastic. The only character I hated and thought was completely useless was Ellen Barkin's… More
I have an affection for this film, but there are still parts that bother me. The entire cast does a great job. Michael Baladucco gives an amazing performance and John Turturro is fantastic. The only character I hated and thought was completely useless was Ellen Barkin's character and even though I saw the idea behind it, I really could of done without her being in the movie. There are some genius scenes that I connected with on a lot of levels. The ideals behind the movie are ones that I thought were very interesting and there were some things I wish I could have seen more of. You can tell that Turturro took some great ideas from some directors that he had worked with, the only problem being that he has Spike Lee's taste for letting certain things play out too long. Again, really well acted and shot well, but the tacked on ending really kills me (although I liked the dialogue).
Anthony V

A nice little indie film.
Christopher B

The kind of movie one would expect directed by an actor. Great performances by the whole cast in a touching, dramatic story.

Cast

            John Turturro as Niccolo "Mac" Vittelli

            Michael Badalucco as Vico Vitelli

            Carl Caportoto as Bruno Vitelli

            Katherine Borowitz as Alice Vitelli

            Ellen Barkin as Oona

            John Amos as Nat

            Steve Randazzo as Gus

            Anthony Alessandro as Young Bricklayer

            Kent Broadhurst as Mr Tobin

            Harry Bugin as Patient

            Dennis Farina as Mr.Stunder

            Jayne Haynes as Bum

            Olek Krupa as Polowski

            Kaiulani Lee as Mrs. Stunder

            James Madio as Young Mac

            Ruth Malaczech as Burgess

            Joe Paparone as Papa

            Mike Starr as Fireman

            Shirley Stoler as Customer

            Mario Todisco as Joe the Mule

            Aida Turturro as Wife

            Nicholas Turturro as Tony Gloves

            Angelo Florio as Paulo Boy

            Stephi Lineburg as Young Alice

            Matthew Sussman as Clarence

            Judith Roberts as Woman on Bus

            Michael Glynn as Bricklayer Number 1

            Carl Capotorto
            
            Richard Spore
            
            Steven Randazzo
            
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