Really great movie about mundane life, but entertaining non the less, very well written, good acting, interesting stories going on in each family members life, very real & believable, you felt connected to the characters, it was like watching a neighbors life happen before you.

A father (Ray Romano) lives vicariously through his talented son (Jacob Ward) because he’s unhappy with where he ended up in life. Like a lot of young men who spent their youth playing a sport, Matthew “Sticks” Russo (Ward) has other interests, namely girls and poetry, that occupy his headspace. In fact, his relationship with Dani (Sadie Stanley), a listless, bohemian-type from a neglectful family — a complete foil to Sticks’ overbearing, Italian-American one — monopolizes his consciousness, ebbing and flowing with whether or not they are a couple. Leo (Romano) makes a bad, if not understandable, the decision to pay for Dani’s car, her ticket out of Queens, if she just sticks with Sticks until after the tryout. Sticks is offered a chance to play at Drexel University in Philly, which is still a Division 1 school. Why he can’t play closer to home at a smaller school where he’s a shoo-in is at first explained by the Russo’s inability to pay for college, until the ending when Sticks is… at college? The plot never really explains whether he wants to stop playing basketball, just that he also has other interests. The movie has its moments, but I’m not sure Laurie Metcalf’s (who I love) Queen’s accent is one of them. The handful of laughs will keep you engaged enough and I love how often they frequent “Versailles Palace,” a venue where every reception to a baptism, confirmation, communion, and wedding is held, which every Tri-Stater can visualize with that information alone. Dierdre Friel (who doesn’t even have a Wiki Page) who plays Leo’s sister, Rosa, is the funniest and best character. I wanted more of her. I can just barely recommend Romano’s directorial debut. I don’t get the RT (91/92). It’s either stereotypical or completely accurate, or maybe both.

Rotten Tomatoes is deeply felt and well acted. However, the fundamental premise of the movie is deeply flawed. I lived in NYC for almost thirty years, yes even in Queens (I was in Long Island City). I never encountered anyone who had a) not been to college, and b) didn't want their children their children to go to college. And I'm sorry, but I am a spoken word artist, and I thought the the poem at the end was pretty weak.

Ray Romano provides a subversive, obvious modern approach between parental proudness and youthful aspiration, and demonstrates how such morally focused relationships could infect familial traditions. Familiarly inspired outing becomes more opened in reminding of the flaws in between those lines, followed by the strengthened bonds as its central heart and impeccably delivered by the cast’s perfect calibers. His directorial debut feels behaviorally fitting with naturally flowing humor and sympathetic observations, minus the awkward tensions clumsily wielding the figurative wedge. (B)

Excellent slice-of-life movie, felt very true to life and not overly melodramatic. The mother was absolutely exceptional and very nuanced

Not bad but some of the characters actions lacked motivations so you wondered why they would take that action. It took you away from the film.

Yep! Loved it. Does exactly what it's supposed to. Great cast, characters with depth and a lovely story arc. I read the line 'helicopter parenting' from another review and it's very much the case in this film. Loads of heart and affection, albeit sometimes with the wrong outcomes.

What a fantastic movie. I only watched it because I, for the most part, have enjoyed pretty much everything he has done. The writing as well as all the acting in this gem of a movie, are top notch superb. Laurie Metcalf as mom is wonderful. Please give this one a chance.

So close to working (Romano's character is sort of refreshing in his specific sad sackness) but the ending deserves a huge eye roll.

Dark, depressing, not much in the way of a comedy. I came out feeling worse than going in so that says all you need to know.

Enjoyable movie. Romano was particularly good and the kid who plays his son is a remarkable basketball player, unlike most actors in such a role

Great movie! Lots of heart and laughed out loud multiple times❤️❤️❤️

Loved this film. Great, heartfelt drama with a bunch of laughs. This film deserves more recognition. A pleasure to watch.

It was just okay. Too many depressing moments with not enough closure for some storylines.

Hubby and Wife date week and Somewhere in Queens was not the best combination. Ray Romano directs for the first time off of a screenplay he co-wrote. Hubby couldn't get into the movie based on a premise that just is false. Colleges don't hold tryouts for high school kids. The whole film is based around this and it's not a thing. There are funny moments and good ideas, but how about setting up as the kid giving up an already given scholarship would have worked better. Wife has this in that fine range, not great, not terrible. It's hard nor to like Ray Romano. Hubby: 4.2/Wife: 6/Average: 5.1/10

Rays version of a NY love story. Your lady will like it.

I can't recommend this movie enough. Mr. Romano does a great job directing, starring, and writing this great movie about family dynamics.

Really heart warming and touching movie. Enjoyed it and would definitely recommend if you're wanting to watch a feel-good movie.

Always love seeing so many of these cast members but... something just a little off about this movie. Some great moments but also sometimes a little maudlin and self important.

I was expecting more laughs than tears but we were pleasantly touched.