Product: Frankie and Johnny [VHS] (1991)
Rating: 5.0
Proves Michelle Pfeiffer is NOT just a pretty face!
Saw this film when it first came out and though it takes about an hour to get into its best moments, it proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that Michelle Pfeiffer is a gifted actress. Pacino has never been more affable. For once, he doesn't take himself too seriously. And another plus is that these two stars had on-screen chemistry - a factor missing from Pfeiffer's pairings with Hollywood's leading men often, i.e. Robert Redford (UP CLOSE & PERSONAL)and recently Harrison Ford (WHAT LIES BENEATH.) The VHS I just bought is in lousy condition so tonite's much awaited viewing was "painful" for me. I hadn't seen the film since it was on the big screen about 10 yrs ago. It holds up well - it's completely character driven and though short on plot - it's believable. An added bonus was seeing my hometown - NYC looking good. This is clearly one of Garry Marshall's best directorial efforts - a small but good-to-the-last-drop flick. Final note on special features: seeing Nathan Lane begin what was to become a stellar career, as the gay-best-friend, for once-done well, in good taste, though. (Rupert Everett - take some notes here.) All in all well worth the 110 mins.