Product: Moonstruck (1987)
Rating: 5.0
Why do men chase women?
This is just one of the questions asked and answered in this little gem of a movie. (btw, the answer is "Maybe because they fear death." Both sweet and tart, it has just the right blend of humor, melancholy, and true love. Cher is at her best here as Loretta Castorini, a widow who falls in love with the younger brother of her fiance, Nicholas Case and Danny Aiello respectively--both equally amazing in these roles. Olympia Dukakis and Vincent Gardenia round out the case as Loretta's parents. Feodor Chaliapin Jr. is priceless as Loretta's dog-doting grandfather and catch John Mahoney before he became "Frasier"'s dad.My favorite scene is the where Loretta first meets Johnny at the bakery. Nicholas Cage gives the funniest, saddest speech about his past. I know the whole scene by heart.