Riff Raff 2025 Film Review: A Dark Comedy with a Stellar Cast

In the realm of cinema, the fusion of crime and comedy has always been a delicate balancing act. Dito Montiel's 2024 film, Riff Raff , Flixtor , ventures into this territory, boasting a star-studded ensemble and a narrative set against the backdrop of the holiday season. This review delves into the film's plot, character dynamics, thematic undertones, and its overall execution within the crime-comedy genre. Riff Raff centers on Vincent (Ed Harris), a reformed gangster aiming for a peaceful life with his second wife, Sandy (Gabrielle Union), and their adopted son, DJ. Their tranquil holiday retreat is disrupted when Vincent's son from his previous marriage, Rocco (Lewis Pullman), arrives unannounced with his pregnant girlfriend, Marina (Emanuela Postacchini), and his inebriated mother, Ruth (Jennifer Coolidge). The situation escalates as Rocco reveals he's on the run after killing the son of a rival mobster, Hannigan (Bill Murray), in a dispute over Marina. This ...