Moonstruck
37-year-old Italian-American widow Loretta Castorini believes she is unlucky in love, and so accepts a marriage proposal from her boyfriend Johnny, even though she doesn't love him. When she meets his estranged younger brother Ronny, an emotional and passionate man, she finds herself drawn to him. She tries to resist, but Ronny, who blames his brother for the loss of his hand, has no scruples about aggressively pursuing her while Johnny is out of the country. As Loretta falls for Ronny, she learns that she's not the only one in her family with a secret romance.
Critics Sentiment
Loretta and Ronny attend La Boheme at Met
Johnny Cammareri proposes to Loretta at dinner
The film jumps from a slow, rough opening to the passionate bakery confrontation, gaining significant momentum as the romantic chemistry ignites.
Moonstruck starts slowly but builds to transcendent romantic heights, particularly during the opera sequence. Critics consistently praised the performances, dialogue, and authentic family dynamics, though some found the opening rough and the ethnic comedy occasionally shrill. The film delivers a deeply satisfying romantic conclusion that left most reviewers charmed.
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Cher
Loretta Castorini
Nicolas Cage
Ronny Cammareri
Vincent Gardenia
Cosmo Castorini
Olympia Dukakis
Rose Castorini
Danny Aiello
Mr. Johnny Cammareri
Julie Bovasso
Rita Cappomaggi
John Mahoney
Perry
Louis Guss
Raymond Capomaggi
Feodor Chaliapin Jr.
Old Man
Anita Gillette
Mona
Leonardo Cimino
Felix
Paula Trueman
Lucy
Nada Despotovich
Chrissy
Joe Grifasi
Shy Waiter
Gina DeAngeles
Old Crone
Robin Bartlett
Barbara
Helen Hanft
Lotte
David S. Howard
Irv
Robert Weil
Bobo
Amy Aquino
Bonnie
Crew
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