Nonnas (2025) - Movie Review

Nonnas - A Nice Comfort Meal

Rating - 7/10

"Food is love. It’s the way we say everything we don’t know how to say."


    “Nonnas” is exactly what you’d expect from a movie about a guy opening a restaurant staffed entirely by Italian grandmothers; warm, heartfelt, a little cheesy, and honestly, kind of comforting.

    Vince Vaughn plays Joe Scaravella, a man grieving the loss of his mom who decides to honor her memory by opening a restaurant on Staten Island where each night a different nonna (grandma) cooks dishes from her home country. It’s actually based on a true story, which makes the whole thing even more endearing.

    The cast is stacked with legends like Susan Sarandon, Lorraine Bracco, Talia Shire, and they really bring this movie to life. Most of the charm comes from their banter, sass, and the kind of wisdom only women who’ve lived full, complicated lives can deliver. There are some genuinely funny moments and a few emotional gut punches that hit harder than I expected.

    That said, Nonnas isn’t exactly breaking new ground. The plot plays out pretty predictably, and there are stretches that feel a little slow or overly sentimental. It leans heavily on nostalgia and food as a metaphor for love and healing, which works, but sometimes feels like it’s trying too hard to make you feel something instead of just letting it happen naturally.

    But honestly? That’s fine. Not every movie has to reinvent the wheel. Nonnas is like sitting down for a home-cooked meal after a long day. It's simple, familiar, and made with care. It won’t blow you away, but it’ll leave you full in a good way.




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