Mr. Wonderful (1993)

User Rating:

5.8/10   

Director:

Anthony Minghella

Writers (WGA):

Amy Schor (written by) &
Vicki Polon (written by)

Release Date:

15 October 1993 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Romance

Tagline:

Sometimes love is a stranger. And sometimes it's someone you've known all your life.

Plot:

Electrician Gus gets the chance to fulfill a childhood dream by buying an old bowling-alley with some of his friends...

Plot Keywords:

Human Relationship | Independent Film | Character Name In Title

Cast

Matt Dillon	...	Gus
Annabella Sciorra	...	Leonora
Mary-Louise Parker	...	Rita
William Hurt	...	Tom
Vincent D'Onofrio	...	Dominic
David Barry Gray	...	Pope
Dan Hedaya	...	Harvey
Bruce Kirby	...	Dante
Luis Guzmán	...	Juice
Jessica Harper	...	Funny Face
Joanna Merlin	...	Loretta
Jennifer Alonzi	...	Woman on Train
Frank E. Smurlo Jr.	...	Man on Train
Bruce Altman	...	Mr. Wonderful
Peter Appel	...	Harry

Runtime:

98 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Iceland:L | South Korea:15 | Argentina:13 | Australia:M | Finland:K-8 | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | UK:12 | USA:PG-13 | Canada:PG

Filming Locations:

New York, USA

Company:

Night Life Inc.

Soundtrack:

Mr. Wonderful

I thought any minute you'd walk in the door...Oh, I waited and waited for the phone to ring...one of Mr Minghella's finest, definitely

Perhaps I am a little late with my writeup of this, a favoured movie in my specially selected permanent collection. I have read the other reviews, however I cannot agree, because this is a BIG hearted not light hearted comedy drama, and there is PLENTY of chemistry between the stars Annabella Sciorra and Matt Dillon. She is just lovely to look at, beautiful and totally believable. Mary Louise Parker is also delicious, the acting is great, the storyline very likable, timeless, then and now. Mr Minghella became famous with the recent Breaking and Entering, The English Patient, The Talented Mr Ripley but I like this one very much. Others in the cast warmly supportive, include William Hurt and Dan Hedaya. James Gandolfini has a simple non violent role, Vincent D'Onofrio is absolutely wonderful in his adoring song to Ms Sciorra. His performance jumps out at you, Oh Vincent... your eyes will water. You have the price of the movie in that one scene. If you are into relationships, you will appreciate it... falling in love, being in love, two people living together, then drifting apart, you just want them to get back together again. It's a romantic fantasy for adults. Take my advice, rent it, buy it. Comment from Malcolm in Toronto 30th June 2007