It is such a shame that such truly talented and wonderful actresses are showcased in such a horrible, terrible, poorly written, and laughable waste of film. Nastassja! What were you thinking? Ever since Tess you have been one of my favorite actors in the world, so it actually hurt to see you do this film. Vanessa? Did you need the money THAT badly? It breaks my heart to see you in a film so incredibly beneath your class and talent. Illeana. Oh, Illeana. I don't even have words. James Marsden is just awful as he completely goes over the top with almost every facial gesture he makes. Tilly is her usual self, and in this instance, was a badly needed breath of fresh air as she seemed to be the only one to get that this was a campy joke of a film. I think the kernel of thought that spawned this film was actually a pretty good idea...and the actors who signed up may have thought so as well, but from genesis to filming, something went terribly, terribly wrong.

I've probably seen Bella Mafia a dozen times and it never fails to hold my attention. It's about a group of Mafia wives who band together to avenge their husbands murders. It has to be one of the best movies I've ever seen. Vanessa Redgrave is excellent as always, Nastassja Kinski is wonderful in her role as well. But I'd have to say that Illeana Douglas performed the role of Teresa Luciano with such perfection I almost forgot I was watching a movie! I think one of the most moving scenes, for me at least, was when Sophia (played by Nastassja Kinski) walked in to her sons bedroom. Of course, there were so many scenes that left me speechless. I can't leave out James Marsden, his role as Luka Carolla was wonderful as well, carrying out his adopted father's vengeance with a very hard heart.

I had my husband watch this movie with me and he isn't the type of person that will sit and watch a movie I have select with ease. But, this movie grabbed his attention! This is an excellent movie, and this is why I rated it a 10! I have told all my family and friends to buy this movie and get the popcorn ready for a great great movie. From the beginning of the movie I could not predict what was going to happen. It started of a bit slow but when the action took place it was on action after another. The ending was beautiful yet sad at the same time Hopefully, there will be a bella mafia II and I get a chance to rate it as well.

Spoiler oh my god!!, i loved this mini series when it showed on our t.v screens in new zealand.I just love sofia's accent and thought she played her part well.When luka killed the children i hated him, but yet i was mesmerised by his looks and charm. The worst part was when the "family" finally sought there revenge then sofia found out that luka was her son. My god, if only things had of been different.I couldn.t believe that and i didn't want him to die. It was heartwrenching watching sofia holding him with the locket that she gave him as a baby and then he dies. IThe ending was pretty awesome as well.It kinda makes you think that maybe there are people so powerful out there that they can just blow you up any time. Scary man!!