The Many Saints Of Newark Review: 7 Ups & 3 Downs

Downs...

3. Not Enough Tony Soprano

Much of the film's pre-release attention has been centered around Michael Gandolfini, the son of the late, great James Gandolfini who fitting plays the teenage version of his father's signature character Tony Soprano.

In case the trailers didn't tip you off, it's worth clarifying that this is not Tony's movie, and to that end he's actually in the film a lot less than you may be expecting.

Gandolfini himself doesn't show up until almost the story's mid-point, and prior to that a younger Tony is played in a handful of scenes by William Ludwig.

But even once teen Tony shows up, he floats in and out of the story on the regular, which may leave some fans a little disappointed.

Though the crux of the story is centered around Tony's relationship with Christopher Moltisanti's father Dickie (Alessandro Nivola), you can sense Chase pulling back the reins and wanting to ensure his film isn't The Tony Soprano Show.

It's a respectable decision, but Gandolfini is so phenomenally good as a young Tony that his performance will absolutely leave fans wanting so much more. At least there's potential for a sequel, right?