When Sebastian tells his old-school Italian immigrant father Salvo that he is going to propose to his all-American girlfriend, Salvo insists on crashing a weekend with her parents.When Sebastian tells his old-school Italian immigrant father Salvo that he is going to propose to his all-American girlfriend, Salvo insists on crashing a weekend with her parents.When Sebastian tells his old-school Italian immigrant father Salvo that he is going to propose to his all-American girlfriend, Salvo insists on crashing a weekend with her parents.
- Awards
- 1 nomination
Adan James Carrillo
- Young Sebastian
- (as Adan Carrillo)
- Director
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaJust like Sebastian Maniscalco's character (also Sebastian), his father was a hairdresser who emigrated from Italy at age 15.
- GoofsThe father is supposed to be a first generation immigrant from Italy having lived most of his time in the USA in Chicago, and yet he speaks with a strong NYC accent rather than an Italian/Sicilian one.
- Crazy creditsThere are no opening credits. The title doesn't even appear until the film is over.
- ConnectionsReferenced in OWV Updates: The Seventh OWV Awards - Last Update of 2022 (2022)
- SoundtracksSarebbe Bello
Written by Giorgio Calabrese, Gino Mescoli, and Giuseppe Paiocchi
Performed by Robertino
Courtesy of Carosello Records
By arrangement with Fine Gold Music
Featured review
I will preface my comments by saying that I'm a huge fan of Sebastian Maniscalco. I think he's a brilliant comedian and I admire his devotion to his family.
Ever since I discovered him several years ago, seeing him in concert has been on my bucket list. I was thrilled to finally have my wish come true last year, when he performed in Toronto. It coincided with my 65th birthday and it was the perfect gift for this newly-minted senior!
Now to About My Father. Sorry to say that it missed the mark in so many ways. First, Sebastian is way too old for the role. I had a hard time processing a 49-year-old man who had never married so eager to impress his in-laws. Not at all believable. The role would have been more suited to a much younger man in his 20s or 30s.
Leslie Bibb, who played Sebastian's fiance was way too perky, to the point of being annoying. I just wanted to slap her.
There were some mildly humorous parts, but not nearly enough. I get that this film was an homage to Sebastian's father, but I quickly tired of the sappy sentimentality. The voice-over narrative throughout was distracting and boring.
The only saving grace was DiNiro's performance. He was perfectly cast as an Italian-American dad. He did have some good lines which made me giggle, but again these were few and far between.
I admire Sebastian for attempting a feature film, but I think he should stick to stand-up or TV. I do wish him all the best in wherever his career takes him.
Ever since I discovered him several years ago, seeing him in concert has been on my bucket list. I was thrilled to finally have my wish come true last year, when he performed in Toronto. It coincided with my 65th birthday and it was the perfect gift for this newly-minted senior!
Now to About My Father. Sorry to say that it missed the mark in so many ways. First, Sebastian is way too old for the role. I had a hard time processing a 49-year-old man who had never married so eager to impress his in-laws. Not at all believable. The role would have been more suited to a much younger man in his 20s or 30s.
Leslie Bibb, who played Sebastian's fiance was way too perky, to the point of being annoying. I just wanted to slap her.
There were some mildly humorous parts, but not nearly enough. I get that this film was an homage to Sebastian's father, but I quickly tired of the sappy sentimentality. The voice-over narrative throughout was distracting and boring.
The only saving grace was DiNiro's performance. He was perfectly cast as an Italian-American dad. He did have some good lines which made me giggle, but again these were few and far between.
I admire Sebastian for attempting a feature film, but I think he should stick to stand-up or TV. I do wish him all the best in wherever his career takes him.
- beverlyanne-30439
- Jun 4, 2023
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official sites
- Languages
- Also known as
- Mi papá es un peligro
- Filming locations
- Mobile, Alabama, USA(Filmed at Joseph Langan Park vault)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $30,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $12,089,391
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $4,321,148
- May 28, 2023
- Gross worldwide
- $18,167,819
- Runtime1 hour 30 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1
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