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Moonstruck [DVD] [1987]
enlarge	Director: Norman Jewison Actors: Cher, Nicolas Cage, Olympia Dukakis, Danny Aiello, Vincent Gardenia Studio: MGM Entertainment Category: DVD List Price: ~~£12.99~~ Buy New: £2.34 as of 21/11/2009 20:29 GMT details You Save: £10.65 (82%) New (12) Used (9) from £2.33 Seller: fastdvd2006 Rating: 14 reviews Sales Rank: 4030 Format: Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen Languages: English (Original Language), Italian (Original Language) Rating: Parental Guidance Region: 2 Discs: 1 Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 162 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5050070001815 ASIN: B00004RJG4 Theatrical Release Date: December 18, 1987 Release Date: April 24, 2000 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Editorial Reviews: Amazon.co.uk Review Remember the outfit Cher wore to the Oscars when she won an Academy Award for her performance in this 1987 film? Ay-yi-yi. The actress' more retiring character in this infectious comedy leaps several psychological hurdles just giving her hair a permanent. But then the original screenplay of iMoonstruck/i, by John Patrick Shanley (IJoe Versus the Volcano/I), is a wonderful, gently satirical tale of an Italian-American family dealing with repression and dissatisfaction against a backdrop of cultural expectations. Cher is focused and funny as a widow who feels she should marry an older fellow (Danny Aiello), but then falls for his black-sheep brother (Nicolas Cage). Olympia Dukakis and Vincent Gardenia are perfect as her parents, and John Mahoney (of TV's IFrasier/I) has a memorable, small role as a middle-aged man on the make who gets a lecture from Dukakis's character. Shanley's dialogue is comically stylised in a way that makes one appreciate how much words can inform an actor's performance. Taking its cues from him and director Norman Jewison (IAnd Justice for All/I), the cast immerse themselves in a pool of hilariously operatic emotion. I--Tom Keogh/I

Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 14 1 2 3 Next » A warm, beguiling comedy, with great acting December 16, 2002 Philip Hurst (Seville, Spain) 19 out of 19 found this review helpful One approaches "star vehicles" with caution, and Cher is so wildly unpredictable that caution is sometimes needed, but here, throw caution to the wind: "Moonstruck" is one of the most delightful, beguiling comedies you will ever see. It is a wonderful example of ensemble acting, with the principal characters working superbly together to reinforce the warmth and comedy. Cher and Dukakis turn in superb performances as daughter and mother, Dukakis giving a beautifully modulated, controlled rendition. Cher is a revelation, both visually and dramatically. If all you have seen of Cage is the appalling "Leaving Los Vegas" or the travesty that was "Captain Corelli's Mandolin", forget them and see him play an operatic character, the baker who loves Puccini and who lives his life like a character from grand opera. There are some delightful moments when the script matches the operatic soundtrack -- "Your tiny hand is frozen" is a hoot -- and some of Dukakis's acid comments to Cher are beautifully timed, delivered dead-pan, and immensely effective. The Italian food which features heavily in almost every scene will make your mouth water: it is impossible to watch Dukakis cooking breakfast without wishing for a place at her table. This is the movie to put in your DVD player on a wet Sunday afternoon, grab some chocolates and a cashmere blanket, sit back, and enjoy! You'll soon be Moonstruck too! April 25, 2000 Jack Barnes (London) 5 out of 5 found this review helpful The basic story has been told a thousand times before - girl meets boy, they fall in love, can't be together, end up together. Yet somehow, 'Moonstruck' is a million times better than all of your 'Four Weddings..'. It carries a much more mature tone, and just manages to hit the spot. It involves many sub-plots, which all link into the same theme. It is brilliantly acted, particularly by the oscar-winning Cher, who proves she's an excellent actress in her own right. How this film missed out on 'Best Picture 1987' is beyond me.pWatch it, and be amazed. My all-time favourite movie! November 9, 2001 monika.gruber@gmx.de (Munich, Germany) 7 out of 8 found this review helpful If you love movies like When Harry met Sally or Sleepless in Seattle, if you love Hollywood movies of the 50s and 60s full of glamour, romance,brilliant sense of humour and a wonderful soundtrack, if you estimate extraordinary actors like Olympia Dukakis, Nicolas Cage, Cher etc. you will certainly love this movie and soon put it in the category of YOUR all-time favourites. Moonstruck is grand Hollywood cinema par excellence! Pure Magic December 23, 2004 3 out of 5 found this review helpful This is the first film where I fell in love with Nicolas Cage. It's a simple story line, but so brilliantly acted that you cannot help but love it.brCher, as usual is her wonderful self, and deserved the Oscar for this role. Moonstruck February 20, 2005 4 out of 7 found this review helpful Lovely film - romance, comedy. A joy to watch. The time just flew by - I enjoyed it so much. Showing reviews 1-5 of 14 1 2 3 Next »

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