hyped garbage

Good , But It Is Overrated By Some

Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

To all those who have watched it: I hope you enjoyed it as much as I do.

A Chicago cop (John Candy) must balance loyalty to his overbearing mother (Maureen O'Hara) and a relationship with a shy funeral home worker (Ally Sheedy).When it comes to "John Hughes movies", this one is rarely mentioned. The primary reason is because he was only the producer and not the writer. But also, it just falls short. Despite being helmed by Chris Columbus, starring John Candy and Ally Sheedy, and having a strong supporting cast... it just never hits home. We have that Chicago feel we have grown to love from Hughes and company, but there are just no laughs in this one.Other than a few jokes about it being good to be a cop, the humor is just not here. And there is so much potential when you're dealing with a funeral home. Sure, that might make some rather macabre humor, but it isn't like they were far off already.

When I first started seeing this excellent 1991 film, I was reminded of Ernest Borgnine's "Marty," of 1955 fame.John Candy plays an over-sized Chicago police officer who is really dominated by an excellent Maureen O'Hara. She is funny, bigoted and a real hoot with that Irish brogue which serves her so well in the film.The film is a good one as it attempts to deal when a son is left with a widowed mother. His brother, an attorney, has wed. Both just want to find fault when Candy meets and falls for Ally Sheedy, a make-up artist at a local funeral parlor.The film both comically and seriously shows the ups and downs of the relationship. O'Hara almost does an excellent job in coming between the couple.Of course, there is always Florida as a solution to a senior citizen,along with romance with the next-door neighbor-Anthony Quinn. The love conquers all theme is most endearing to this charming film.

Danny (John Candy) is a Chicago police officer who, at 38, still lives with his strong-willed, Irish mother, Rose (Maureen O'Hara). Danny went to work right out of high school, due to the death of his father, and helped pay for the law degree his younger brother (Kevin Dunn) sports. The true love that Danny yearns for has eluded him, even though his police partner (Jim Belushi) tells him time and again that marriage is no bed of roses. One day, however, Danny goes to a wake and spies the pretty daughter, Theresa (Ally Sheedy) of the funeral home director. Mustering his courage, Danny asks Theresa for a date and the shy lady accepts. After an awkward first date, the two become quite close. But, Danny's main problem is his mother. She takes a dislike to Theresa for her Sicillian and Polish heritage and makes trouble for the couple. And, because Danny has always catered to his mother and even has daydreams about abandoning her at the wrong moment, he is in a turmoil of doubt about his future with Theresa. Will he break away from the mama-ties that bind him to find happiness on his own? This is a lovely film about the lonely souls that long for love. As the main character, Danny, Candy is a marvel, for he is called upon to be more than just an arsenal of funny one-liners. His portrayal of a wistful bachelor in search of a lady to love is absolutely touching and real. Likewise O'Hara, still stunningly beautiful as the older woman, does a fine turn as the difficult mother. Sheedy is lovely and poignant as the shy, awkward love interest while the rest of the cast, including Belushi and Dunn, is nice also, with Anthony Quinn simply outstanding as a Greek neighbor-turned-suitor for Rose. The scenes in and around Chicago show the city at its best while the costumes, especially Sheedy's fine ensembles, are very well selected. Add on a heartfelt script, lovely direction and fine cinematography and you have a the complete package of great film presentation. Are you lonesome tonight? Get this beautiful film and your hope in a brighter future will be restored.

When it was on I wasn't planning to watch it, but I'm glad I stuck with it, because it was a good old fashioned romantic comedy from writer/director Chris Columbus (Home Alone, Mrs. Doubtfire). Basically shy cop Danny Muldoon (the lovable John Candy) meets and falls in love with equally bashful mortician Theresa Luna (The Breakfast Club's Ally Sheedy). After many dates, sneaking around behind the back of his mother Rose (Maureen O'Hara), and a little taunting from his brother Patrick (Small Soldiers' Kevin Dunn) and friend Salvatore Buonarte (James Belushi), Danny eventually plucks up the courage to ask Theresa's hand in marriage. His mother of course is not at all supportive and very rude to people, not least of all Theresa, and worse Danny can't stop worrying about her a lot of the time, which Theresa isn't happy with. In the end, Rose wants to move to Florida, but Danny won't go, and after an understanding, she allows him to go and get his fiancée back, and they get back together, a happy ending. Also starring Milo O'Shea as Doyle Ryan, Bert Remsen as Spats Shannon, Last Action Hero's Anthony Quinn as Nick Acropolis, Joe V. Greco as Johnny Luna, Marvin J. McIntyre as Father Strapovic, Macaulay Culkin as Billy Muldoon, Kieran Culkin as Patrick Muldoon Jr., Allen Hamilton as O'Neal, Teri McEvoy as Susan Muldoon and Bernie Landis as Larry. Candy of course is always fun to watch, it may not have had the biggest amount of jokes or slapstick, but it is certainly not one to ignore. Worth watching!