Big Night (1996)
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Reviews Counted:51
Fresh:49
Rotten:2
Average Rating:8/10
Consensus: The performances in Big Night are wonderful, and the food looks delicious.
Runtime: 1 hr 49 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: A provocative tale of two immigrant brothers who pin hopes to save their struggling restaurant on a banquet honoring star vocalist, the sweater-wearing Louis Prima, who a friend is supposed to... A provocative tale of two immigrant brothers who pin hopes to save their struggling restaurant on a banquet honoring star vocalist, the sweater-wearing Louis Prima, who a friend is supposed to bring there. Awarded the 1996 Sundance Award for Screenwriting. [More]
Starring: Stanley Tucci, Tony Shalhoub, Isabella Rossellini, Minnie Driver
Starring: Stanley Tucci, Tony Shalhoub, Isabella Rossellini, Minnie Driver, Ian Holm, Campbell Scott, Marc Anthony, Allison Janney
Director: Stanley Tucci, Campbell Scott
Director: Stanley Tucci, Campbell Scott
Producer: Jonathan Filley
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Charming, funny, poignant and mouth-watering, this is most wisely seen well fed beforehand or you'll be drooling. Full Review |
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A triumph for everyone involved, but especially for Stanley Tucci. Full Review |
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A lyrical love poem to food and family (or is it family or food?), this serio comedy joins the company of other fun movies about eating, such as Babette's Feast and Like Water for Chocolate. Full Review |
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A feast of great acting and tender, small moments
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A wonderful film about how the simple pleasures of life -- food, family, friends -- aren't so simple.
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One's appetite will be big for both the food and the movie
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