Rating: PG13
Genre:
Romance
Theatrical Release: 05/24/1991(USA)
Release Date: 06/14/2005
Dubbed: English
Sound: DDS2.0
Run Time: 105 Minutes
Flags: Suitable for Children, Adult Language, Profanity
Distributor/Studio: Anchor Bay
Writer-director
Chris Columbus mines
Paddy Chaveysky's
Marty for this bittersweet comedy about a lonely 38-year old Chicago cop dominated by his harridan mother. Danny Muldoon (
John Candy), in spite of being well known and well liked in his neighborhood, still lives at home with his mother Rose (
Maureen O'Hara, returning to the screen after a twenty year absence) and spends most of his time worrying about her. One night at the local Irish bar, he meets the shy Theresa Luna (
Ally Sheedy), whose father is the local funeral director, and both Danny and Theresa immediately fall in love. The only obstacle to their happiness is the jaded opinions of Danny's friends. Rose, in particular, launches into a bigoted Italian salvo that intimidates Danny, making it difficult for him to continue the relationship.
~ Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide