The actors do a phenomenal job, and because the film never takes itself seriously, it soon morphs into something adorable, touching and "deliciously" random (or randomly "delicious"?).

| Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 2, 2024

Tucci and Joseph Tropiano's script is filled with memorable moments, the escalating farce beautifully combining with some witty one-liners, all delivered by magnificent ensemble.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 20, 2021

It will send your salivary glands into Tex Avery territory, but "Big Night" is layered with the delicacy, care & closely guarded alchemy of a family recipe - evolving beyond food as emotional or communicative currency into something more bittersweet.

| Original Score: 4.5/5 | Sep 29, 2016

| Original Score: A | Sep 7, 2011

Delicious adult fare sure to leave you hungry.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 18, 2010

An actor for sophisticated palates, Tucci's too good to stay obscure any longer.

| Mar 31, 2008

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 8, 2007

A triumph for everyone involved, but especially for Stanley Tucci.

| Original Score: A | Jul 23, 2007

A lyrical love poem to food and family (or is it family or food?), this serio comedy joins the company of other fun movies about eating, such as Babette's Feast and Like Water for Chocolate.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Apr 13, 2006

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 6, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jun 30, 2005

A feast of great acting and tender, small moments

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Mar 24, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Feb 4, 2005

A wonderful film about how the simple pleasures of life -- food, family, friends -- aren't so simple.

Full Review | Original Score: 5/5 | Sep 24, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Aug 19, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 5/5 | Jul 28, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jul 27, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jun 4, 2004

One's appetite will be big for both the food and the movie

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jun 3, 2004

Tucci and Shalhoub always deliver and Big Night is just futher evidence of that.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Mar 16, 2004