This romantic comedy is about as good as it gets. I saw this movie when it first came out and loved it, saw it again on 16 Sept 2010, and many times in between. It never fails to impress.
It's the only movie I liked Cher in. Nick Cage plays an over-the-top, brooding romantic to Danny Aiello's safe, stodgy, stingy older brother. Dukakis is brilliant as the sad and wise mother and I can't stand Vincent Gardenia but even his role is irreplaceable.
The movie is beautifully filmed and so full of fun it overflows. Each scene is perfect. The characters intertwine and if you don't like the love scene between the Cappomaggis you aren't human.
Another poster asked what the purpose of the lost deposit bag is. It's the reason the Cappomaggis come to the house early in the morning. It's a foil to get all the family in one place.
I have no idea what Italians in NY are like. Frankly, I have no idea what NY is like. But this film makes me smell the streets and the bread shop and the old home. All the characters move comfortably in the environment and they all come together at just the right time.
It's about la luna, l'amore, and la famiglia. This film may never be considered an all-time great piece of work, but based upon the horrible romantic comedies coming out today, making a good one is pretty difficult and this is an excellent romantic comedy.
It's the only movie I liked Cher in. Nick Cage plays an over-the-top, brooding romantic to Danny Aiello's safe, stodgy, stingy older brother. Dukakis is brilliant as the sad and wise mother and I can't stand Vincent Gardenia but even his role is irreplaceable.
The movie is beautifully filmed and so full of fun it overflows. Each scene is perfect. The characters intertwine and if you don't like the love scene between the Cappomaggis you aren't human.
Another poster asked what the purpose of the lost deposit bag is. It's the reason the Cappomaggis come to the house early in the morning. It's a foil to get all the family in one place.
I have no idea what Italians in NY are like. Frankly, I have no idea what NY is like. But this film makes me smell the streets and the bread shop and the old home. All the characters move comfortably in the environment and they all come together at just the right time.
It's about la luna, l'amore, and la famiglia. This film may never be considered an all-time great piece of work, but based upon the horrible romantic comedies coming out today, making a good one is pretty difficult and this is an excellent romantic comedy.