A shamelessly exuberant affair in which love touches the young, the hurt and the middle-aged.
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05/23/08
Moonstruck (1987)
91 %
Reviews Counted: 35 Fresh: 32 Rotten:3 Average Rating: 7.8/10
Runtime: 1 hr 45 mins
Synopsis: Under the magic of the full moon, an Italian-American family tries to sort out their romantic entanglements and find happiness. Tired of being single, and longing for security, widow Loretta Castorini agrees to marry Johnny Cammareri, a man she admittedly doesn't love. While he visits his... [More]
Genre: Comedies
Starring: Cher, Nicolas Cage, Olympia Dukakis, Vincent Gardenia, Danny Aiello
Director: Norman Jewison
Screenwriter: John Patrick Shanley
Composer: Dick Hyman
Producer: Patrick Palmer, Norman Jewison
Screenwriter: John Patrick Shanley
Composer: Dick Hyman
Producer: Patrick Palmer, Norman Jewison
Reviews
Top Critic
A wholesome, filling glimpse at what happens when people rediscover their appetite for love.
05/23/08
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Norman Jewison's film is a mostly appetizing blend of comedy and drama carried by snappy dialog and a wonderful ensemble full of familiar faces.
05/23/08
Top Critic
Most of the show belongs to Cher and Cage, both of whom are at their energetic best.
05/23/08
...generally unable to live up to its reputation as a classic romantic comedy.
05/06/06
A warm and funny little ensemble piece that still holds up pretty darn well after almost 20 years.
04/17/06
spends so much time reminding us what a quaint and cute little movie we're watching that our interest isn't required
03/21/06
Elegantly designed and acted with verve, even though the story and concept are frustratingly minor.
07/31/04
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