I think many fans of The Sopranos must have been besides themselves when they learnt about this film. Sadly it does not hit quite hit the mark. You have a great cast and setting but not a strong plot for them to work with. This film could have been a rich and rare opportunity to show the early days of the family and how some key figures got their start. We heard of stories of Johnny Soprano, Livia and some of Tony's antics from the show and this could have been an opportunity to flesh these out. We could have seen how the past leads to future events. Instead we get a weak B grade film and storyline and a pointless rivalry with Harold McBrayer no one asked for. A young Tony Soprano is underused, we could have seen more antics from him and moments where he bonded with his father and Uncle Dickie. We do not get to see much of this. Why did they not show us how he tried to make it in the family or how he and Jackie hijacked a local game that made them famous?
I feel the elements were there to make this film a success but the storyline and direction let it down.
I feel the elements were there to make this film a success but the storyline and direction let it down.