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Only the Lonely (1991)

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Reviews Counted: 21
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Movie Info

Writer-director Chris Columbus mines Paddy Chaveysky's Marty for this bittersweet comedy about a lonely 38-year old Chicago cop dominated by his harridan mother. Danny Muldoon (John Candy), in spite of being well known and well liked in his neighborhood, still lives at home with his mother Rose (Maureen O'Hara, returning to the screen after a twenty year absence) and spends most of his time worrying about her. One night at the local Irish bar, he meets the shy Theresa Luna (Ally Sheedy), whose

PG-13, 1 hr. 44 min.

Drama, Romance, Comedy

Directed By: Chris Columbus

Written By: Chris Columbus

In Theaters: May 24, 1991 Wide

On DVD: Jun 14, 2005

Anchor Bay Entertainment

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Cast

John Candy
Danny Muldoon
Maureen O'Hara
Rose Muldoon
Ally Sheedy
Theresa Luna
Kevin Dunn
Patrick
Milo O'Shea
Doyle
Bert Remsen
Spats
Anthony Quinn
Nick Acropolis
James Belushi
Sal Buonarte
Joe V. Greco
Johnny Luna
Marvin J. McIntyre
Father Strapovic
Macaulay Culkin
Billy
John Davis Chandler
Tyrone
Kieran Culkin
Patrick Jr
James Deuter
Waiter
Clarke P.Devereux
News Vendor
Jesse J. Donnelly
Policeman
James "Ike" Eichling
Cop
Martin Fisher
Chess Player
Allen Hamilton
O'Neal
Bernie Landis
Larry
Sandra Macat
Stewardess
Teri McEvoy
Susan
Ed Meekin
Carriage Driver
Marlon A. Morris
Cop Friend
Michael Nash
Crazed Prisoner
Les Podewell
Jack
Brittany Radcliffe
Witch
Porscha Radcliffe
Bum
Mahlon Sharp
Tommy Bones
Dick Sollenberger
Suit Salesman
Rick LeFevour
Hoodlum
Timothy O'Meara
Cop
John M. Watson Sr.
Leo

Critic Reviews for Only the Lonely

All Critics (27) | Top Critics (6) | Fresh (13) | Rotten (8)

A pretty easy ride, almost entirely because of John Candy and the miraculous casting of Maureen O'Hara.

November 14, 2011 Full Review Source: Antagony & Ecstasy

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Tim Brayton

Antagony & Ecstasy

Orchestrates a peaceful stream of gags and one-liners while piecing together a puzzle of broken hearts...one of Columbus's best films, and easily ranks as Candy's most dimensional performance. He's a joy to watch here.

May 24, 2011 Full Review Source: BrianOrndorf.com

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Brian Orndorf

BrianOrndorf.com

As a romance, Only the Lonely undoubtedly succeeds.

June 12, 2005 Full Review Source: Reel Film Reviews

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

Surprisingly pleasant, moving comedy from Chris Columbus.

November 24, 2003 Comment

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

Odd but hilarious Columbus comedy.

February 7, 2003 Comment

Gerry Shamray

Sun Newspapers of Cleveland

One of Candy's sweetest (and most underappreciated) films

December 19, 2002 Comment

James Sanford

Kalamazoo Gazette

John Candy sells it.

August 5, 2002 Comment

Mike McGranaghan

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It's a cute movie, with cute actors and a cute plot. The wife, Ally Sheedy was annoying as hell and had more mom-issues than I've ever seen. How anyone couldn't love Maureen O'Hara is beyond me.

January 10, 2011

Alexis Nomm

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Funny movie. Bout a guy who finds love and learns to let his mother take a backseat to his life.

September 1, 2009

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