While Connie's coming full circle to 'matriarch' and loving nursemaid to her brother is depicted well and there was nothing wrong with Tala Shire's performance...I have to agree with veneratio that it was ridiculous to see her have such a prominent role in business matters. Also...so stupid to have her prop up 'Sonny's boy' when it might've been so much more interesting to see some kind of interaction with and on behalf of her own grown sons (are they even mentioned in this movie?)