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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02/02/09
Moonstruck (1987)
91 %
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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... [More]
Starring: Cher, Nicolas Cage, Olympia Dukakis, Vincent Gardenia
Director: Norman Jewison
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Reviews for Moonstruck
Top CriticA shamelessly exuberant affair in which love touches the young, the hurt and the middle-aged.
05/23/08
Top CriticA wholesome, filling glimpse at what happens when people rediscover their appetite for love.
05/23/08
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 CriticMost of the show belongs to Cher and Cage, both of whom are at their energetic best.
05/23/08
Top CriticCher and Cage are very fine in this romantic comedy directed by Norman Jewison.
02/22/08
A rich and witty romantic comedy with a perfecto monologue from Nicolas Cage.
11/30/07
Stronger on mores than amore, a half smile for a summer night.
06/24/06
Top Critic...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
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11/04/05
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07/04/05
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04/27/05
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03/10/05
Elegantly designed and acted with verve, even though the story and concept are frustratingly minor.
07/31/04
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11/17/03
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