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Moonstruck

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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

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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"
 
 
 
 

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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.

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A shamelessly exuberant affair in which love touches the young, the hurt and the middle-aged.

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A wholesome, filling glimpse at what happens when people rediscover their appetite for love.

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05/23/08
Angie Errigo
Angie Errigo
Empire Magazine

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.

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05/23/08
Variety Staff
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Variety
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Most of the show belongs to Cher and Cage, both of whom are at their energetic best.

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05/23/08
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago Reader
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Cher and Cage are very fine in this romantic comedy directed by Norman Jewison.

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02/22/08
Steve Crum
Steve Crum
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A rich and witty romantic comedy with a perfecto monologue from Nicolas Cage.

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11/30/07
Cole Smithey
Cole Smithey
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Stronger on mores than amore, a half smile for a summer night.

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06/24/06
Time Out
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...generally unable to live up to its reputation as a classic romantic comedy.

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05/06/06
David Nusair
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A warm and funny little ensemble piece that still holds up pretty darn well after almost 20 years.

Full Review Source: DVD Clinic | comment Comment
04/17/06
Scott Weinberg
Scott Weinberg
DVD Clinic

spends so much time reminding us what a quaint and cute little movie we're watching that our interest isn't required

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03/21/06
Pete Croatto
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05/12/05
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04/27/05
Daniel M. Kimmel
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Worcester Telegram & Gazette

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03/10/05
Lori Hoffman
Lori Hoffman
Atlantic City Weekly

Elegantly designed and acted with verve, even though the story and concept are frustratingly minor.

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07/31/04
Nick Davis
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