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Summary: Bella! Bella!
Review: Moostruck is one of those rare films in which everything--ensemble cast, music, script, cinematography--comes together in a perfect mesh.The movie is nothing more than it pretends to be: a sweet little comedy. But it combines such a wealth of talent on so many levels that it ends up being a truly special experience Cher is perfection in this movie. She is a fine actress, and carries off a blend of comedy and pathos in a way that makes the viewer want to shake her and hug her by turns. Cher plays a young widow who lives with her extended Italian-American family in New York. Her day job is not too exciting: she works in a funeral parlor. And by night, she works equally hard to get her middle-aged beau, Johnnie, to marry her. Not for love, mind you--she believes that love died with her deceased husband--but for security. Of course the plot thickens, to include Johnnie's extremely eclectic but surprisingly sexy younger brother, played to the hilt by Nicolas Cage. The brother, a baker, has lost a hand in a work-related accident, and nurses a longtime grudge against Johnnie, whom he blames for causing the mishap. Cher gets herself involved in the feud--and finds herself swept away in a mad love affair. The supporting cast is superb. Olivia Dukakis is Cher's acerbic and still-attractive mother, the doyenne of the traditional Italian home. The late Vincent Guardino, a plumber with grandiose delusions about his sexual attractiveness, gives a bravura performance as the father with a wandering eye. At the end of this unpretentious movie, which makes no claim to philosophical depth, the viewer is left with a big smile and a feeling of warm pleasure. I have viewed this movie countless times, and it never fails to delight me.
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Summary: Great ethnic love story
Review: You don't get much better than this one. The music, the casting, the setting...all perfect. Cher may not have the broadest range of acting abilities but this was perfect for her. I would never have thought of casting Nick Cage in this role but the two of them set the screen on fire. Wonderful dialoge too. It was the "Godfather Lite". When he tells her he loves her and she smacks him and says "snap out of it" it is a classic. And the dying mother recovered and Cher says "there aint no miracles in modern times" is priceless.
If I could only own 5 movies, this would be one of them!
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Summary: moonstuck
Review: This is one of the best films of all time. the cast is supurb Cher is brilliant and what can I say about Olyumpia DucarKis but fabulas the whole film is brilliant Watch it and if you don't agree with me then there is something wrong with You! Yours Faithfully
Shaun Warburton
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Summary: moonstruck
Review: This is one of the best movies of all time. The only reason I dont have this movie on DVD is because it is only available in full screen. The movie is a 5 star movie but the DVD only receives 2 stars because of the lack of options for widescreen viewing. I am waiting patiently for them to change it to widescreen and until then unfortunately I suggest the same. You miss so much including the director's vision when you watch it in full screen that it is not worth it until you can see this fabulous movie as the way it was originally made.
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Summary: Warning - This Movie is Pan & Scan
Review: totally unacceptable. I would not buy this movie until they come out with a version with the Original Aspect Ratio.
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Summary: Why in the world did they choose full screen ?
Review: This is one of my favorite movies. I own the Lasedisc on widescreen. I could not wait for the DVD. I can't understand their decision to release this gem of a movie in the full screen version only. What a shame!
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Summary: dull and not funny
Review: i have always been a fan of romantic comedies, and i've even been able to enjoy formulaic ones such as the wedding planner and it could happen to you, but this movie is just too awful. the acting is atrocious and cher is just way too old for the part (is she supposed to look fifty?). personally i love nicholas cage but there is nothing appealing about his character in this movie and the thick black hair all over his body certainly doesn't help.
none of this would have annoyed me greatly had the lines in this movie not been so hokey and badly delivered. i think i laughed, at most, twice, which is sad since i am easily amused if the lines are halfway witty. if you rent this movie you probably won't die from sheer mortification that such a bad movie could be made, but Moonstruck is certainly not a good enough movie to buy!
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Summary: moonstuck
Review: When this dvd was released, somebody struck out on the idea what a dvd concept was about. The commentary's are helpful and informative. But help me understand why this academy award winning movie is not shown in widescreen? Or not having the input of nicholas cage and his viewpoint of the making of the film? Did I mention widescreen?
This film must adamantly be rereleased as a special addition in widescreen with full attention to detail then it will deserve five stars. Until then stick to video and save your money.
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Summary: A great "feel good" movie
Review: I love this movie and have watched it numerous times. I am a big Cher and Nicholas Cage fan though, so I may be biased. It's just a nice love story and I love the Italian flavor it has. It is really true to life ITALIAN. Nicholas Cage is awesome in this movie.
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Summary: Great for homesick Northeasterners of a certain age
Review: When this film first came out, I enjoyed it but didn't think it was anything special. Then, after spending 20 years away from the NYC area where I grew up, and turning 40, I saw it again. What a GREAT picture! If you're old enough to "get it", be sure to pay special attention to the three older couples in the film (Cher's parents, her aunt and uncle, and the older couple in the liquor store). These couples embody married love, with all its ups and downs (especially the ups). This film is a great antidepressant, with no side effects, deductibles, or co-payments. Enjoy!
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