Il Malloppo review: Abatantuono, Mago Forest, and Max Angioni mix crime noir with laughs

The film "Il Malloppo," directed by Volfango De Biasi and released in Italian cinemas on September 3, 2026, blends noir, Italian comedy, and 1980s nostalgia, starring Diego Abatantuono, Mago Forest, and Max Angioni. The plot follows Diego Viani, nicknamed "Il Brigante," a former robber who now runs a tavern in Ferrara, when five billion lire in gold bars vanish. Abatantuono plays with his own past, while Forest portrays a detective who prefers cases involving "cheating and kittens," and Angioni plays his enthusiastic, unpaid trainee. The film features a supporting cast including Maria Amelia Monti, Bebo Storti, and Antonio Catania, set against the fog of the Po Valley and Ferrarese cuisine. The comedy relies on character interactions, nicknames, and dialogue, with the mystery serving as a backdrop for exploring themes of friendship, family, and second chances.