Corrina, Corrina

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Summary: Wonderful!
Review: What can I say that hasn't already been said! All the positive reviews accurately reflect my own thoughts and feelings about this movie, but I felt I just had to add my name to the list. It's magical quality, it's 50's culture, it's feel-good factor, it's understated romance, the chemistry between the three main characters....it's all been said. [A previous] review was so informative and from the heart. It was helpful to know about the resistence against the Halle Berry-type woman. I echo your sentiments - I echo all the positive sentiments expressed. I love this movie - it just does something to me!

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Summary: A WONDERFUL GEM
Review: This is a *wonderful* movie. I honestly can't say enough good things about it. The love development between Goldberg and Liotta is so well done not a bit of sap and a lot of realism. You just feel good! It's a fabulous movie with a lot of tenderness between Goldberg and the little girl who lost her mother as well. This one does Hollywood proud (for ONCE!) Wonderful romance, wonderful heart and not a dull moment either.

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Summary: Jessie Nelson scores brilliantly
Review: I saw this movie when it was first in the theater, and it has been one of my favorites ever since. It endeared itself to me even more after I saw an interview with Jessie Nelson on TBS' Dinner and a Movie. This story was based on Nelson's real experience in her early life. The true story happens to be that Corrina was a senion citizen. Jessie did try to fix her up with dad, but of course, it never succeeded. And she wrote it just that way, as it happened. After she was done, however, and was reviewing it, she knew that she had written a fine after-school special, not a full feature movie. This is one time I'm glad they changed the real life situations!

This movie is seperated into two distinct halves; one where Molly doesn't talk, and the other half where she does. The first half is very beautiful, artistic, and insightful; approaching masterpiece in my mind. The second half is wonderful as well, but it just doesn't have the same magical, dreamy feel as the first. The musical score fits the movie extraordinarily well. Thomas Newman's hand in the composing is evident. And the actors' characterizations are just as good as it gets. Ray Liotta has always been one of my favorite current actors; it's a shame he's made some very bad career decisions. I didn't know Whoopi Goldberg had it in her, but she's perfect in this movie. The chemistry between Manny and Corrina is also an unexpected surprise. Tina Majorino is wonderful as Molly in both halves (two rather different roles to play). The supporting actors are at their best, not to mention Don Ameche, who has, I think, one word in the whole film. But what a touching performance in this smaller role!

So, now we know, somebody CAN make 'em like they used to! I forgive you for THE STORY OF US, Jessie; just please give us another CORRINA, CORRINA!

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Summary: All-time Favorite Feel-good Movie!
Review: This little gem from 1994 is one of the best smile-inducing films I've ever seen. Ray Liotta's turn as an ad man circa 1950s is tender. Whoopi's appearance kicks it up a notch as she brings some spice into the lives of widowed Manny Singer and his daughter, Molly.

I've watched this movie so many times, I've memorized dialogue and gestures. It's part of my own video library. Watching Corrina, Corrina always guarantees I'll be smiling and feeling lighthearted by the time the final credits roll. The music is superb (I bought the soundtrack) and always gets me singing and popping my fingers.

Some of my favorite moments are when Whoopi steps off the bus and grinds out her cigarette with her pointy-toed shoe; the scene at the drive-in diner with Patrica Darbo (love her accent); the magic stoplights; Lois and "Queen for a Day"; the beautiful scene where Corrina and Molly are listening to "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and Manny is looking out over the city; when Corrina and Percy stick their tongues out at each other; when Corrina dangles a chandelier piece from her ear and tells Molly "No we can't; we simply can't"; when Manny mistakenly calls Corrina Molly's mother; when Manny wins the Bromide account but Jenny spoils the moment; when Molly calls Corrina and the dog is between Corrina and Anthony; when Manny puts his arm around Corrina while Molly's flying the kite; when Manny and Corrina kiss while dancing; when Manny kisses Corrina outside her sister's house.

Okay, so I liked ALL the moments! Anyway, one final tidbit. When TNN first showed the movie, they interviewed Jessie Nelson, the writer, director, and producer (I think). She said that the story was based on her life. Her widowed father hired a black housekeeper, and young Jessie wished they would get married and the housekeeper would be her new mom.

I wish the romantic storyline had been more developed; but what little was there was done beautifully and tenderly by Liotta and Goldberg. I read somewhere that Whoopi really wanted to play the love interest for Liotta and advised Nelson not to hire a Halle Berry-type (read beautiful black woman). Her reason was because she wanted to show that someone as handsome as Liotta could really fall for a woman who society may not think of as externally beautiful but who is exceptionally beautiful on the inside.

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Summary: Fine, thoughtful work
Review: This is a fine movie. Nelson, Liotta, Goldberg and Majorino excel themselves with wonderful dry humor, and they are greatly helped by the fine performances in the other roles, particularly Don Ameche. What disturbed me a little was, right at the end where Corinna comes out to find Mannie praying (for the first time), my wife said "now she'll just give herself into servitude". I was astonished that she might have that view of marriage.

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Summary: A MASTERPIECE FOR ALL
Review: This is one of the best movies ever. Like 'House Of Cards' it deals with the childhood loss of a beloved parent with touching depth and gentleness. Whoopi Goldberg is masterful in her multifaceted inteligence and humor. She surprises the grieving Dad continiously and is the only thing keeping little Molly from blaming herself for her mothers death. Ray Liotta is excelent as the grieving father of 6 year old Molly, the only movie i have liked him in since field of dreams(he was a ball player) it was nice to see him play a nice guy for a change. A wonderful example that much breaking down of racial barriers is not nessarily accomplished with bus tours and protest rallies, but with gentle persuasion and subtle strength of character. this is a touching, sentimental piece easily made fun of by those who balk at that sort of thing. ignore them and enjoy it anyway. i wish the writer/director would bring us more, it may be one of those once in a lifetime crowning achievements, i can only hope it will not stand alone. everytime i see it i find something new to like about it. i can not say enough good things... it feels so real, how often can you say that about the latest big budget release?

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Summary: Everyone should see it
Review: I first saw this movie in '94 and have watched it at least 20 times since. This movie should be seen by everyone. More movies like this should be made. Whole families can watch it and enjoy it. The movie shows the how people from different subcultures can get along and fall in love and there is nothing wrong with that. It teaches children ( and some older ones) that love is color blind and that all people want the same in life. There should be more movies and tv programs displaying people of different races together.

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Summary: WHOOPI AND TINA SHIE
Review: I loved this movie i frist discoverd may years ago. since then i have watched it many times. it is so good. it makes you both cry and laugh. young tina majorin is great. the movie also featuress one of my other favrite child actors, courtland mead in a small role. watch this movie if you want ot be entertained.

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Summary: "Corrina, Corrina": Spectrum of Whoopi 's Acting Abilities
Review: "Corrina, Corrina" is one of the best movies of Whoopi Goldberg. It is only second to "Jumpin Jack Flash". We can see the whole spectrum of Whoopi acting abilities in the great movie. Comedy: She brings Molly (Tina Majorino) out of her shell by telling her she had magical power to change the signal lights. Drama: She dealt with her sister indifference to her college education and possible romance with Mandy (Ray Liotta). Romance: When she accepts an invitation to dinner to the slow dance and kiss from Mandy. Miss Majorino was wonderful as the little girl that was moved to silent because of the death of her mother. Mr. Liotta was very good in the role as a father that wanted to do what was best for his daughter and also be happy. From the moment Mandy decided to cook dinner for Corrina, defend her at the restaurant, and apologize for not asking Jenny to leave, I wondered when he would take off of the ring that said that he was married. I hope to see more work from Jessie Nelson, writer and director of this great movie for Whoopi.

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Summary: I love This Movie
Review: When I was in fourth or fifth grade I had a sleep over and my friend and I desited to rent this movie. I remember really liking it, but not really remebering what it was about. Two weeks ago they had on TV.I realy enjoyed it my dad realy liked it too.