True Love (1989/I)

User Rating:

6.0/10   

Director:

Nancy Savoca

Writers:

Nancy Savoca (writer) &
Richard Guay (writer)

Release Date:

15 September 1989 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy

Plot:

Donna and Michael are getting married. But first, they have to plan the reception, get the tux, buy the rings...

Plot Keywords:

Uncertainty | Bridesmaid | Bar | Wedding Ring | Family Relationships

Awards:

4 wins & 3 nominations

Cast

Annabella Sciorra	...	Donna
Ron Eldard	...	Michael
Aida Turturro	...	Grace
Roger Rignack	...	Dom
Star Jasper	...	JC
Michael James Wolfe	...	Brian (as Michael J. Wolfe)
Kelly Cinnante	...	Yvonne
Rick Shapiro	...	Kevin
Suzanne Costollos	...	Fran
Vincent Pastore	...	Angelo (as Vinny Pastore)
Marianne Leone	...	Carmella
Marie Michaels	...	Chickie
Anna Vergani	...	Grandma
John Nacco	...	Benny
Ann Tucker	...	Barbara

Runtime:

104 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Italian

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Australia:M | Iceland:L | UK:15 | USA:R

Filming Locations:

Bronx, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

J&M Entertainment

Quotes:

Maître d': We often color the potatoes to match the colors of the wedding.
Donna: Oh, yeah?
Maître d': But with rainbow, you can go with anything. Might I suggest a pale blue?
Michael: Wait a minute, wait a minute - did you say blue mashed potatoes?
Maître d': Yes.
Michael: No, we're not having blue mashed potatoes at this wedding.
Donna: What kind of blue?
Maître d': Sort of a sky blue.
Michael: Get out of here! I'm not eating blue food.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Semi-Pro (2008)

Well worth my time...

Wonder why more people haven't commented on this Sundance film festival winner? Maybe because it's a very niche film.

Extremely well done study of New York Italian American culture on all levels; the food, the sex; the dysfunctional relationships with each other and with the church; the constant cursing; the weakness of the men and the strength of the women (Who really rules?) As well as the love; the camaraderie; the family support and acceptance with, "This too shall pass attitude and it will be better."

I agree with one of the reviewers that some of the characters were not well developed. It was not important to develop them. Anyone knowing the culture can fill in the blanks. Maybe not such a good technique for "outsiders". Perhaps a reason why it has not become a popular film.

It's also a very astute study of male female relationships and a view at the difference between men and women.

This is the second film I've seen by Savoca and I love the way she just says, "This is it! It is what it is!": No judgement values, no preaching just take it or leave it. Make up your own mind, while she presents all aspects "good and bad".

Well worth my two hrs., and maybe yours.