The Many Saints of Newark

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The Many Saints of Newark

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Released Oct 1, 2021

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Young Anthony Soprano is growing up in one of the most tumultuous eras in Newark's history, becoming a man just as rival gangsters begin to rise up and challenge the all-powerful DiMeo crime family's hold over the increasingly race-torn city. Caught up in the changing times is the uncle he idolizes, Dickie Moltisanti, who struggles to manage both his professional and personal responsibilities--and whose influence over his impressionable nephew will help make the teenager into the all-powerful mob boss we'll later come to know: Tony Soprano.

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Critics Consensus

Even as its storytelling chafes at the edges of its cinematic constraints, The Many Saints of Newark proves The Sopranos' allure is still powerful.

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Sopranos fans will enjoy seeing younger versions of some of their favorite characters, but the story may confuse casual viewers while frustrating the faithful.

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Christina Newland

iNews.co.uk

Although The Many Saints of Newark leans too heavily on the vernacular of the show, it nevertheless has interesting things to say about how men like Tony Soprano come to exist.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 19, 2024

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Brad Newsome

Sydney Morning Herald

Alessandro Nivola is brilliant as Tony’s uncle, Dickie Moltisanti, an unstable explosive who didn’t feature in The Sopranos but whose story provides fascinating insights into characters such as Tony’s mother, Lydia (Vera Farmiga). Expect laughs too.

Aug 11, 2022

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David Stratton

The Australian

No doubt devotees of the series will have different opinions as to the value of this backstory, but seen in isolation, as an intense and sometimes violent story of a dysfunctional family, the film is richly rewarding in its own right.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 12, 2021

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Denise Pieniazek

Puesta en Escena (AR)

The Mafia Saints is intended to represent not Tony, but the one who had the greatest influence on his personality and leadership qualities. Because as one of the film's advertising slogans expresses, “Legends are not born, they are made”...

Rated: 8/10

Aug 16, 2024

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Branyan Towe

Loud and Clear Reviews

This is a return to the world of The Sopranos that is ultimately just fine, rather than a film that matches the greatness of the original series

Rated: 3/5

Jul 29, 2024

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Tania Hussain

popculture.

Smoothly harmonizing edge with heart for a cohesive story, the film is undeniably entertaining and works magnificently to open doors for plenty more thanks to compelling direction and writing.

Jul 10, 2024

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trevor a

I miss the Sopranos... I'd take more content like this, anything at all David Chase!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/30/24

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Monica

Wow! Such a good drama! Amazing acting & I loved the backstory. Would see it again!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/26/22

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G

Gangsters and guns. Great homage to a legend. RIP.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/31/21

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Regan M B

The movie kept my interest throughout the feature.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

10/26/21

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Anthony

it was good can't wait for the next movie to continue the saga

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/25/21

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Debra

If you were raised in Newark in 1967 you were well aware of what Newark looked like and what occurred during the riots. They shot scenes that were true to form of locations shown, the bus was a real bus line, movie theaters were real theaters that we went to, and the music was what was listened to during that period of time. You have to be of a certain age group to appreciate it for the authenticity of these things. I also liked the way it ended showing the ice cream parlor where the television show ended which is a real location also. James Gandolfini's son was very good as a teenage Tony Soprano as was the portrayal of Frank Lucas from the time. I was happy to be able to go back into a movie theater even wearing a mask and social distancing done after not being able to for a whole year and several months.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/23/21

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Dickie Moltisanti

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Vera Farmiga

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Johnny Soprano

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Synopsis

Young Anthony Soprano is growing up in one of the most tumultuous eras in Newark's history, becoming a man just as rival gangsters begin to rise up and challenge the all-powerful DiMeo crime family's hold over the increasingly race-torn city. Caught up in the changing times is the uncle he idolizes, Dickie Moltisanti, who struggles to manage both his professional and personal responsibilities--and whose influence over his impressionable nephew will help make the teenager into the all-powerful mob boss we'll later come to know: Tony Soprano.

Director: Alan Taylor
Producer: David Chase, Lawrence Konner, Nicole Lambert
Screenwriter: David Chase, Lawrence Konner
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Home Box Office (HBO), New Line Cinema, HBO Films, Warner Bros., Chase Films
Rating: R (Sexual Content|Pervasive Language|Some Nudity|Strong Violence)
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 1, 2021, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 1, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA): $8.2M
Runtime: 2h 0m
Sound Mix: Dolby Atmos
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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