We’re getting used to a growing trend of siblings directing films, from your Coen’s to your Russo’s, but the Kinnanes take it to a whole new level.

Not content with just two involved, there are seven brothers in total – plus a brother-in-law – who make quite the family filmmaking force.

Their latest, a romantic comedy, sees Charles and Daniel squished in the director’s chair, with a tale of euro heartache.

Standing at the altar in a church in Rome is Matt (Kevin James). He is waiting for his bride-to-be to walk down the aisle. Any minute now...

But she’s a no show. He’s heartbroken, that’s made worse by having a romantic honeymoon for two, in the city and then Tuscany.

The concierge in his hotel says he should do it anyway, even on his own, as it’s all paid for after all, and he begrudgingly agrees.

He goes for a coffee in a local cafe, where the woman working there manages to get his wallet back off some kids playing outside who stole it from him. Her name is Gia (Nicole Grimaudo), and just spending that brief time with her makes Matt felt better. But could it be more than that?

This is a pretty warm and fuzzy rom-com, with an old-fashioned sensibility. This shouldn’t be a surprise as it was produced with the help of Angel Studios, who like to promote a wholesome Christianity message. And although not ramming religion down your throat (which could have sexual undertones if you thought about it), it’s all above board, and despite adult themes, about the racy it gets is holding hands.

It’s a nice take on the rom-com theme though, featuring a middle-aged man who gets jilted on his wedding day, and finds love and escapism elsewhere.

James has a rapport with the Kinnane family, having appeared in over 50 shorts for them during COVID, so clearly felt confident enough going into this project with them, and his family friendly shtick works well here.

His female lead is the vivacious Grimaudo, who gives the kind of performance that you could believe James’ character could fall head over heels for.

And of course Rome is romantic, as are the charming Italians that breeze in and out.

The Kinnanes certainly get their money’s worth, managing to film exclusively in Italy, on a skimpy budget of $4 million, and make an impressive $26 million profit. And to their credit, the film looks like it was shot for a lot more than they did.

The story hits a few bumps in the road towards the end, especially with an unnecessary guest appearance, but it’s a nice romantic getaway, that if nothing else, may well sway your decision regarding your next holiday destination.