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8 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 63New York PostMegan LehmannNew York PostMegan LehmannIt's not surprising that This Thing of Ours -- the title refers to the literal translation of La Cosa Nostra -- rings with authenticity and solid acting.
- 63Chicago TribuneChicago TribuneThe younger Provenzano, while under indictment for racketeering and tax evasion, made his contribution to our mob lesson by writing, directing and starring in This Thing of Ours, another installment in the long line of bada-bings and fuggetabouits.
- 60TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonaghTV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonaghFeatures generally crisp dialogue, solid performances by a mix of newcomers and familiar character actors, and Provenzano's direction is strikingly accomplished.
- 50Los Angeles TimesKevin ThomasLos Angeles TimesKevin ThomasA decently crafted, standard Mafia blood bath with a few new wrinkles and an aura of authenticity.
- 40L.A. WeeklyScott FoundasL.A. WeeklyScott FoundasThis Thing of Ours is infatuated with the romance of gangsterism -- with an absurdly straight face, it asks us to feel mournful for the loss of “respect” and “integrity” in the mob community.
- 20Village VoiceMark HolcombVillage VoiceMark HolcombDanny Provenzano's mafioso melodrama is the immoral vanity project to end immoral vanity projects.
- 10The A.V. ClubNathan RabinThe A.V. ClubNathan RabinA shamelessly derivative mob movie.