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Directed and produced by Norman Jewison (Fiddler on the Roof, The Hurricane), Moonstruck was written by John Patrick Shanley (Alive, Live From Baghdad) and produced by Patrick J. Palmer (After the Sunset, Hellboy) and Bonnie Palef (Something to Believe In, Marvin's Room).
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This is a "Deluxe Edition" and not an "Extended Cut," so while there are no deleted scenes added back into the movie for fans of Moonstruck to feast on, there are some fun extras, the most extensive of which is the non-stop audio commentaries featuring Cher, director Norman Jewison, and writer John Patrick Shanley. The three commentators were not recorded together so there is no dialog among them, but the insights they bring are interesting and will open up some new perspectives for fans. Case in point: Cher divulges that she campaigned for Nicolas Cage for the role of Ronny against the wishes of the studio, and threatened to leave the role if they didn’t agree; it’s impossible to imagine Moonstruck working without their shared chemistry. Less essential is the 25-minute documentary featurette Moonstruck: At the Heart of an Italian Family, which examines Italian family culture and its place in the movie, though some viewers will find it interesting. One other short featurette takes a brief look at the music used in the movie and how it’s used to create a thematic link to opera.
As an added bonus, this edition features three recipes (printed up and inserted into the DVD case) from Restaurant Grotta Azzurra, in New York’s Little Italy. In one part of the featurette The Art of Fine Italian Food, chef Elvin Molina demonstrates how to prepare the meal, and while it looks very good, including the recipes for the meals actually served in the movie would have been more enticing. The rest of the featurette takes a virtual stroll through some of the bakeries and shops of New York’s Little Italy. It doesn’t add much to the movie, but it’s a fun value-add to the DVD and might delight fans who want to know more about the film’s setting, or just about Italian food in general. In the end, if you haven’t yet purchased Moonstruck, this is the edition to buy, but current owners won’t feel compelled to upgrade. --Daniel Vancini
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Better that what Nicolas Cage is doing lately,
By ada (Toronto, Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Moonstruck (Deluxe Edition) (DVD)
For those who have not seen the movie, it is an good love story with good actors.We find a divorced woman living with her family that decides to marry again with a nice man. Before the wedding, the groom to be must fly to Italy because his mother is dying and instructs her to find his brother and convince him to come to the wedding. She finds the brother and it is passionate love and a big moon ... There is a nice secondary story, it is well played, it ends well. Perfect for a relaxing evening.
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