Moonstruck Reviews

1987

Rated:
60
from 3417 members

In this glowingly atmospheric comedy, a young Italian-American woman, bitter after having been widowed by a speeding bus, makes a practical decision to marry a longtime friend for stability and security, even though her feelings for him are tepid at best. But when she falls in love with her fiance's estranged one-handed younger .. Read more

Starring	Cher, Nicolas Cage, Vincent Gardenia, Danny Aiello
Director	Norman Jewison
Genres	Comedy, Romance

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Critics' reviews (5) of Moonstruck
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Cher's Oscar-winning performance in this unashamedly romantic comedy established once and for all that she could act. She plays a widow who looks set for a safe marriage to Danny Aiello, but falls instead for his moody younger brother, Nicolas Cage. John Patrick Shanley, who won an Academy Award for best original screenplay, paints a warm and affectionate picture of Italian-American life, and there are enough quirky touches to prevent this from toppling into treacle. Norman Jewison directs subtly and unobtrusively, allowing the splendid cast to make the most of Shanley's fine writing. Cher and Cage are attractive leads, but the film is stolen by the wonderful Olympia Dukakis (who was rewarded with an Oscar for best supporting actress) and Vincent Gardenia.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
Jewison's Italo-American movie mainly comprises the look of things: the family table, the homely Italian restaurant,... read more on Time Out
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008
"...Proof that Cher has evolved into the kind of large-than-life movie star who's worth watching whatever she does..."
- New York Times
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
Most helpful members' reviews (3) of Moonstruck
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5 out of 6 people found this review helpful

Romance schlomance!

Although the plot is fairly predictable and a bit thin in places there are some nice touches in this rom-com. Worth watching.
- - A customer from Isle of Man
  - Posted 03 Jun 2004 17:17
4 out of 6 people found this review helpful

Cher is excellent!

Well you can see why Cher won an oscar for her role in this film as she is excellent also it's funny to see Nick Cage looking quite as young does in this film 7/7!
- - daves125 from middlesex
  - Posted 26 Nov 2004 16:49
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

This is a really nice film which I enjoyed, & Nicholas Cage & Cher are lovely, believable characters.
- - Clair#6 from BATH
  - Posted 24 Mar 2004 01:02
Most recent members' reviews (2) of Moonstruck
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5 out of 6 people found this review helpful

Romance schlomance!

Although the plot is fairly predictable and a bit thin in places there are some nice touches in this rom-com. Worth watching.
- - A customer from Isle of Man
  - Posted 03 Jun 2004 17:17
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

commedy as it should be done

I've watched this film many times, It's so funny! the actors are superb,

they skilfully craft every character. This is a cast of professional old school

actors who know how to tell a story.
- - indefinitegender from Brighton
  - Posted 02 Apr 2007 18:57

5 out of 6 people found this review helpful

Romance schlomance!

Although the plot is fairly predictable and a bit thin in places there are some nice touches in this rom-com. Worth watching.
- - A customer from Isle of Man
  - Posted 03 Jun 2004 17:17
4 out of 6 people found this review helpful

Cher is excellent!

Well you can see why Cher won an oscar for her role in this film as she is excellent also it's funny to see Nick Cage looking quite as young does in this film 7/7!
- - daves125 from middlesex
  - Posted 26 Nov 2004 16:49
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

This is a really nice film which I enjoyed, & Nicholas Cage & Cher are lovely, believable characters.
- - Clair#6 from BATH
  - Posted 24 Mar 2004 01:02
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful

Wheeeeen the Mooooon hits your eyes...

*sigh* Watched this film now at least 10 times over the last years and still love it. Isn't it nice to just find a lovestory which touches your heart without beeing just soppy and looking like somebody thought ' and now I have to show they like each other'.

Nice film and love Cher and N Cage.

*sigh*
- - Sue from North Warwickshire
  - Posted 14 Feb 2007 22:49
1 out of 1 person found this review helpful

commedy as it should be done

I've watched this film many times, It's so funny! the actors are superb,

they skilfully craft every character. This is a cast of professional old school

actors who know how to tell a story.
- - indefinitegender from Brighton
  - Posted 02 Apr 2007 18:57
love at first sight!

Found this movie mildly entertaining with decent performances from the 2 leads

More chuckles than outright laughs

Worth a watch
- - Stuart Groves from Cornwall
  - Posted 27 Feb 2005 20:38
Atmospheric Feel Good movie

A wonderful cast with great acting from all. Captures the mood of family day to day living with a touch of fantasy...

Cher is an accomplished actress who never fails to impress.

A lovely film .....
- - A customer from Bangor
  - Posted 11 Aug 2005 05:59
easy watching

i really like this film, its amusing and easy watching.
- - A customer from Essex
  - Posted 10 Nov 2005 09:18
They DO make 'em like they used to

This is a fairy tale, pure and simple, possibly 'Cinderella & the Frog Prince'. It's an old fashion good story, in a fairly modern setting, it's a lovely romance with beautiful settings, but it doesn't take you away from real life. But then, how real is New York? LOL.
- - A customer from Lichfield, Staffordshire, England
  - Posted 22 Nov 2005 07:45
Moonstruck

A film made good by the stars in it, i.e. Cher and Nicholas Cage.
- - A customer from Dursley, Gloucestershire
  - Posted 08 Dec 2005 18:56

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Critics' reviews (5)
Cher's Oscar-winning performance in this unashamedly romantic comedy established once and for all that she could act. She plays a widow who looks set for a safe marriage to Danny Aiello, but falls instead for his moody younger brother, Nicolas Cage. John Patrick Shanley, who won an Academy Award for best original screenplay, paints a warm and affectionate picture of Italian-American life, and there are enough quirky touches to prevent this from toppling into treacle. Norman Jewison directs subtly and unobtrusively, allowing the splendid cast to make the most of Shanley's fine writing. Cher and Cage are attractive leads, but the film is stolen by the wonderful Olympia Dukakis (who was rewarded with an Oscar for best supporting actress) and Vincent Gardenia.
- Radio Times
- Posted 29 Jan 2006
Jewison's Italo-American movie mainly comprises the look of things: the family table, the homely Italian restaurant,... read more on Time Out
- Time Out
- Posted 04 Nov 2008
"...Proof that Cher has evolved into the kind of large-than-life movie star who's worth watching whatever she does..."
- New York Times
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
"...Cher and Nicolas Cage are both solid and appealing....[The film has] an endearing spirit..."
- Variety
- Posted 11 Mar 2005
Noisy, sometimes heavy-handed romantic comedy of Italian-American manners.
- Halliwell's Film Guide
- Posted 02 Mar 2006