Faithful
A depressed housewife whose husband is having an affair contemplates suicide, but changes her mind when she faces death by a killer hired to do her in.
Critics Sentiment
Tony and Maggie discover their shared loneliness and connection
Jack's manipulative and cowardly character becomes fully apparent
The film peaks during Tony and Maggie's bonding but crashes when Jack arrives home, dropping nearly 4 points as O'Neal's weak performance undermines the two-character dynamic.
Faithful starts modestly but builds to its strongest moments during the extended dialogue between Cher and Palminteri, with critics consistently praising their chemistry and witty exchanges. The film significantly declines when Ryan O'Neal enters, with reviewers noting his weak performance drags down what had been an engaging two-character piece. While some found it an underrated gem with strong dialogue, others criticized its theatrical staging and tonal inconsistencies.
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Cher
Margaret
Chazz Palminteri
Tony
Ryan O'Neal
Jack Connor
Paul Mazursky
Dr. Susskind
Amber Smith
Debbie
Elisa Leonetti
Maria
Mark Nassar
Maria's Boyfriend
Stephen Spinella
Young Man at Rolls
Jeffrey Wright
Young Man at Rolls
David Marino
Little Tony
Steven Randazzo
Tony's Father
Olinda Turturro
Tony's Mother
Max Norat
Jewelery Store Salesman
Allison Janney
Saleslady
Chris O'Neill
Priest
Michael Mulheren
Foreman
Jerry Walsh
Trucking Dispatcher
Gianna Palminteri
Teacher
Omar Scroggins
Kid
Zakee Howze
Kid
Crew
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