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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.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Feb., 02 2009 12:56 PM

TIME Magazine

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

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | May., 23 2008 03:50 PM

Channel 4 Film

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4/5

Angie Errigo

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

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | May., 23 2008 03:49 PM

Empire Magazine

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Variety Staff

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.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | May., 23 2008 03:46 PM

Variety

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Most of the show belongs to Cher and Cage, both of whom are at their energetic best.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | May., 23 2008 03:45 PM

Chicago Reader

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5/5

Steve Crum

Cher and Cage are very fine in this romantic comedy directed by Norman Jewison.

comment Comment | Feb., 22 2008 10:51 AM

Video-Reviewmaster.com

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4/5

Cole Smithey

A rich and witty romantic comedy with a perfecto monologue from Nicolas Cage.

comment Comment | Nov., 30 2007 05:01 PM

ColeSmithey.com

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Stronger on mores than amore, a half smile for a summer night.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Jun., 24 2006 04:02 AM

Time Out

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2.5/4

David Nusair

...generally unable to live up to its reputation as a classic romantic comedy.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | May., 06 2006 03:51 AM

Reel Film Reviews

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4/5

Scott Weinberg

A warm and funny little ensemble piece that still holds up pretty darn well after almost 20 years.

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Apr., 17 2006 09:42 PM

DVD Clinic

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3/5

Pete Croatto

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

Full Review Source: | comment Comment | Mar., 21 2006 05:36 PM

Filmcritic.com

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5/5

Nell Minow

No review available.

comment Comment | Nov., 04 2005 03:53 AM

Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies

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4/5

Chuck O'Leary

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comment Comment | Oct., 06 2005 12:25 PM

Fantastica Daily

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3/5

Emanuel Levy

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comment Comment | Jul., 04 2005 08:34 PM

EmanuelLevy.Com

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4/5

Nicolas Lacroix

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comment Comment | May., 12 2005 01:05 PM

EnPrimeur.ca

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5/5

Daniel M. Kimmel

No review available.

comment Comment | Apr., 27 2005 08:35 AM

Worcester Telegram & Gazette

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4/5

Lori Hoffman

No review available.

comment Comment | Mar., 10 2005 08:25 AM

Atlantic City Weekly

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3/5

Nick Davis

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

comment Comment | Jul., 31 2004 03:37 PM

Nick's Flick Picks

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2/5

Bryant Frazer

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comment Comment | Nov., 17 2003 12:35 PM

Bryant Frazer's Deep Focus

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Rich Cline

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comment Comment | Nov., 15 2003 03:03 AM

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