Off and Running (1991)

User Rating:

5.0/10   

Director:

Ed Bianchi

Writer (WGA):

Mitch Glazer (written by)

Release Date:

March 1992 (Japan)

Genre:

Drama | Thriller

Plot:

Cyd Morse is an actress, but her biggest role so far is as a recurrent guest on '"Miami Vice"' . She...

Plot Keywords:

Independent Film

Cast

Cyndi Lauper	...	Cyd Morse
David Keith	...	Jack Cornett
Johnny Pinto	...	Pompey
David Thornton	...	Reese
Richard Belzer	...	Milt Zoloth
José Pérez	...	J.W. (Woody) Vilela
Anita Morris	...	Florence
Hazen Gifford	...	John K. Sasser
Linda Hart	...	Gina Pompelli
Tracy Roberts	...	Patti
Dana Mark	...	April
Heather Davis	...	Loree
Sy Bondy	...	Norman
Tony Jones	...	Curtis Valentine
George Richards	...	Auctioneer

Also Known As:

Moon Over Miami

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Iceland:12 | USA:PG-13

Filming Locations:

Harper's Ferry, West Virginia, USA

Movie Connections:

References "Miami Vice" (1984)

Soundtrack:

IT'S ONLY LOVE

Evidence that Cyndi can act

I purchased this movie because I'm a die-hard Cyndi Lauper fan. Trying not to be biased, I won't say this is a great or very good film. However, it isn't half-bad. It's TV-caliber. I've seen plenty of TV movies less appealing. The problem with the movie is the script. The storyline isn't ridiculous and there are some thrilling 'chase scenes' where you're hoping Cyndi's character can get away, but it does move along rather slowly and without unpredictability. It's reminiscent of "Gloria" with Gena Rowlands, and later, Sharon Stone. She kinda 'steals' a child runaway to get a guy (Keith David) to help her out after a recent man-encounter is off-ed, and they're all "off and running" from some gangsters. I think Cyndi is a very good actress. She's got the acting ability Madonna can only dream of having. Too bad she hasn't been in the spotlight enough to get more movie offers. She also proved to be quite a comedienne in her Emmy-winning role on NBC's "Mad About You" and, while a small role, she definitely had a strong presence in her dramatic role in "The Opportunists" with Chris Walken. I have a feeling we'll be seeing more of her in TV and movies before she's ready to retire. Overall, I give the movie a 6/10. I give Cyndi an 8/10; so, if you're a fan like I am, check it out. I have to say she's got some pretty sexy outfits, too.

PS If you can, check out a rerun of her appearance on Chris Isaak's Showtime sitcom.