Writer John Patrick Shanley is obviously a talented writer, who makes keen observations on people--and turns those impressions into pointed characters.
However, I did notice some influences in the leading actors' styles. The lady seemed strongly reminiscent of Streisand, and the man of Brando (with a hint of DiNero).
The latter character, Ronny, who came on initially as a shouting, table turning boor, hardly seemed a patron of grand opera--even for fellow paisano Pucinni.
Too, the lady, Loretta, seemed to take on her fiancée-brother's amorous gropings with surprising verve and abandonment. An uncommonly cavalier attitude toward such casual intimacy. Her personality did appeared above that sort of thing.
Shanley manages to cover up such rough edges with charm, and Director Norman Jewison follows suit. Together they whip up a diverting concoction which seemed to connect with late 80s audiences.
However, I did notice some influences in the leading actors' styles. The lady seemed strongly reminiscent of Streisand, and the man of Brando (with a hint of DiNero).
The latter character, Ronny, who came on initially as a shouting, table turning boor, hardly seemed a patron of grand opera--even for fellow paisano Pucinni.
Too, the lady, Loretta, seemed to take on her fiancée-brother's amorous gropings with surprising verve and abandonment. An uncommonly cavalier attitude toward such casual intimacy. Her personality did appeared above that sort of thing.
Shanley manages to cover up such rough edges with charm, and Director Norman Jewison follows suit. Together they whip up a diverting concoction which seemed to connect with late 80s audiences.