vincentlynch-moonoi Class. This film ain't got it.Laughs. This film has.This is a wacky sort of low class version of "Romeo And Juliet", and I imagine Shakespeare is rolling over in his grave every time it's shown on cable. But I laughed. Out loud.It's a remarkably good cast. Lainie Kazan -- one of America's most underrated performers -- is great here as a klitzy Italian mother. Joseph Bologna is fine as her husband...together they own a very pedestrian Italian restaurant. Paul Sorvino is genuinely funny as another Italian restaurateur...but a classy one. Barbara Carrera, as his wife, did not impress me.Not everyone impresses here. I never got the attraction to William Hickey, who here plays a priest (which is ironic, as the priest in my home town when I was growing up was Father William Hickey). Dick Van Patten is fine...he has virtually no speaking part. Abe Vigoda is wasted, and has little more than a few lines here and there. Connie Stevens...why? Interesting to see an appearance by Joy Behar.The two lovers? Well, buckle your seat belts. Angelina Jolie is rather unattractive and demonstrates little acting ability...in a performance I'm sure embarrasses her today. On th other hand, Nathaniel Marston is perfect as the boy.Want a few belly laughs? Like ethnic humor? Then you'll probably enjoy this goofy film. I did.

raymond-15 This film is readily available as a DVD, but please save your well-earned money. Fortunately for me I was able to borrow the DVD from our local library so it cost me nothing, only my valuable time.I thought the whole film lacked any professional standard. A local church dramatic society could do as well, may be better.I liked the idea of a farce built around the story of Shakepeare's Romeo and Juliet with feuding families and their suffering children.I may be losing my sense of humour. I hope not. I found myself smiling a few times and I cracked a laugh when the boy's down-to=earth Mum put her chewing gum in the antique vase. There were also a few risqué moments when Romeo lost control when kissing Juliet during their stage performance. It's difficult to hide your enthusiasm when wearing tights.The medium giving advice on affairs of the heart says "Love is all there is...but we need so much more". This film sure is lacking in something, so skip this one, my friend.

Flipper The great Paul Sorvino plays a well-bred man who is pained to be forced to socialize with the low-class and vulgar Lainie Kazan and Joe Bologna, but his incredulous and exasperated expressions may just be his own response to finding himself in this movie.A grandmother sees her grandson play Romeo in his high school production of "Romeo and Juliet" and remarks appreciatively upon the ample size of his genitals. Twice. That is the level of humor in this film. Your move.

acidstar First off, let me say I have wanted to see this movie for about a year now because I knew Angelina Jolie was in it and I love her. But my love for her has nothing to do with my opinion of the movie. Anyhow, no video stores carried it but low and behold the local library did. I watched it and absolutely loved it. Yes there were Italian stereotypes but it was done well and funny. It was not degrading in any way.Every actor and actress did a superb job. I laughed very hard at the sexual humor. Overall, I think this movie is well worth seeing if you can find it. It is adorable and just plain fun to watch. I rarely rank movies as a 10 but I give this one a 10!!!Go find it and watch it!