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By Mieke VanderBorght
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Inane quest to steal has some laughs but mostly falls flat.
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Caccia al tesoro
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What's the Story?
CACCIA AL TESORO tells the story of Domenico (Vincenzo Salemme), a failing, debt-ridden actor from Naples who discovers that his nephew needs 160,000 euros to pay for a life-saving operation. When he and the boy's mother go to pray to San Gennaro asking for help, they mistake a parking attendant for the voice of the saint himself granting them permission to steal a precious stone from his headdress. Thus begins an adventure to capture the treasure, which ends up involving several other amateur and professional burglars, a trip to Torino, and many complicated hoaxes along the way.
Is It Any Good?
With lots of lying and deceiving, this adventure about stealing precious treasure is full of iffy themes and eye-rolling plot turns. There are some mildly interesting characters -- such as the mafia boss who turns out to have a heart of gold. Domenico, the uncle who embarks on this criminal quest to save his nephew, could be likable were it not for his constant attempts to get out of paying his debts. Caccia al tesoro misses an opportunity to thoughtfully explore a well-known moral dilemma: Is it OK to do something wrong if what you're doing is for a good cause? Still, some viewers might enjoy seeing how the characters overcome each obstacle as they try to get their hands on the treasure, even if most of the twists aren't particularly clever. And the ending is a feel-good conclusion, if hardly believable.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the character profiles in Caccia al tesoro. Which character is the most likable? Why? What motivates them?
Do any of the characters demonstrate integrity? Discuss the moral dilemma: Is it ever OK to do something wrong if what you're doing is for a good cause? Why or why not?
What do you think about Claudia using her appearance to her advantage? Why is the fact that Domenico treats her differently so important to her?
Movie Details
- In theaters : November 23, 2017
- On DVD or streaming : March 21, 2018
- Cast : Vincenzo Salemme , Carlo Buccirosso , Christiane Filangieri
- Director : Carlo Vanzina
- Inclusion Information : Female Movie Actor(s)
- Studio : Medusa Film
- Genre : Comedy
- Run time : 90 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : July 12, 2022
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