Romance sparks until Michael proposes marriage. Michael and her father both promise it won't happen, so she finally agrees to a wedding. So far, so good. The laundering scheme, in fact, is hilarious. But, no, the script deserts the theme for a more conventional finale.
Moviegoers shift from robust laughter to clock-watching.
Caan has more success as the conflicted Frank Vitale. His Vitale hits the mark both as a mob boss and father - he's simultaneously dangerous, funny and sympathetic. Rated PG-13, with profanity and comic violence. Copyright 1999 Army Times Publishing Company. All Rights Reserved.