Product: Moonstruck (1987)
Rating: 5.0
"Snap out of it!"
NOTE: This review refers to Moonlight (Deluxe Edition)As an Italian-American whose maternal grandparents came over from Naples through Ellis Island in 1907 (no kidding), I've been in love with this film ever since it came out. It's like a home movie, y'know?All the ingredients that make a great date movie are here: a romantic comedy told in an operatic format (and sometimes at that volume; Verdi would have loved this), excellent script, great performances, fine direction, solid production values, etc. I won't go on as others have already covered this ground well. Just sit back and enjoy this fine film many times over, as I have, with some pasta, good wine and your SO.Just a note to add that I finally got the DVD deluxe edition in widescreen format. The Mulberry Street restaurant special feature is a nice addition. For Italian viewers the dishes you'll see the featured chefs preparing won't be that new or different, but everyone will enjoy the segments as vicarious trips to Noo Yawk's Little Italy district. My only quibble is that the host is a bit over the top, but that's just me.Trust me on this: Before the Little Italy feature ends, you'll be in the kitchen making your own Italian "spesh" for your dinner-and-a-movie date with Moonstruck. Eh, mangia!