John Patrick Shanley's witty, shapely script puts an octet of New Yorkers under a lunar-tuney spell one romantic night. Cher shines brightest of all.
Moonstruck (1987)
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Reviews Counted:35
Fresh:32
Rotten:3
Average Rating:7.7/10
Consensus: Led by energetic performances from Nicolas Cage and Cher, Moonstruck is an exuberantly funny tribute to love and one of the decade's most appealing comedies.
Runtime: 1 hr 45 mins
Genre: Comedies
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... 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 dying mother in Sicily, she visits his estranged brother Ronny in order to invite him to the wedding, and, much to her surprise, finds herself deeply attracted to him. Loretta's parents have equally complex romantic lives; her father is involved in a long-term affair, while her mother is avidly pursued by a college professor. Will they all be able to take a chance on love again? [More]
Starring: Cher, Nicolas Cage, Olympia Dukakis, Vincent Gardenia
Starring: Cher, Nicolas Cage, Olympia Dukakis, Vincent Gardenia, Danny Aiello, Julie Bovasso, John Mahoney, Louis Guss, Fyodor Chaliapin, Anita Gillette, Nada Despotovich
Director: Norman Jewison
Director: Norman Jewison
Screenwriter: John Patrick Shanley
Composer: Dick Hyman
Producer: Patrick Palmer, Norman Jewison
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Release:
May 26, 2009
DVD Features:
- Region 1
- NTSC
- Keep Case
- Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85
- Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
- Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
- Dolby Surround Sound - French, Spanish
- Subtitles - English, French, Spanish - Optional
Additional Release Material:
- Behind the Scenes: "Music of MOONSTRUCK"
- Audio Commentaries - Cher - Star; Norman Jewison - Director; John Pat - Writer
- Documentaries - "MOONSTRUCK: At the Heart of an Italian Family"
- Featurettes - "Pasta to Pastries: The Art of Fine Italian Food"
Reviews for Moonstruck
A shamelessly exuberant affair in which love touches the young, the hurt and the middle-aged.
A wholesome, filling glimpse at what happens when people rediscover their appetite for love.
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.
Most of the show belongs to Cher and Cage, both of whom are at their energetic best.
...generally unable to live up to its reputation as a classic romantic comedy.
A warm and funny little ensemble piece that still holds up pretty darn well after almost 20 years.
spends so much time reminding us what a quaint and cute little movie we're watching that our interest isn't required
Elegantly designed and acted with verve, even though the story and concept are frustratingly minor.
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