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Garry Marshall (Pretty Woman) directs the screen adaptation of Terence McNally's play Frankie and Johnny at the Clair de Lune, the story of a short-order cook (Al Pacino) who drives a waitress (Michelle Pfeiffer) crazy with his adamant courtship and mixed messages. The film is okay and not much more than that, the major stumbling block being Marshall's failure to scrub away enough star veneer on Pacino and Pfeiffer to accept them as minimum-wage drones with nowhere to go but toward each other. Fortunately, Marshall's feel for the texture offered by supporting players--Hector Elizondo as a café owner, Nathan Lane as Pfeiffer's inevitably gay neighbour-buddy, Kate Nelligan as another lonely waitress--keeps things interesting enough. --Tom Keogh, Amazon.com
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Michelle Pfeiffer stars as Frankie, a waitress who leads a lonely life in New York until Johnny (Al Pacino), an ex-convict who becomes the short order cook at Frankie's workplace, begins to lavish attention on her. Frankie has had her fill of bad relationships and initially feels that her and Johnny are poles apart - in fact as different as boiled or scrambled egg. But how can you resist a man for too long when he says 'We were a couple before we ever met'?
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By dan the fan
Format:DVD
I will always remember this movie for the sheer amount of dialogue between Michelle Pfeiffer and Al Pacino.They have long conversations that are quick-witted,aggressive,poignant,upsetting,loving,absurd,and just about any kind of verbal exchange people can have.And this is what makes Frankie And Johnnie such good entertainment - we've all had conversations like these and can relate to them.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Jay
Format:DVD
After their "romance" in 'Scarface' they (Pacino and Pfeiffer) decide to have a real romance, and it is a pretty good one. Not that the film is great but in this kind of films all I hope for is a little chemistry, some nice characters and a few laughs. This film has it all.
The chemistry between Al Pacino (Johnny) and Michelle Pfeiffer (Frankie) works because in the movie they have to fight for that chemistry. Al Pacino is a great actor but I think Michelle Pfeiffer was better here. Although I loved a couple of particular scenes with Pacino (his Greek-dance-scene is great) I think the character of Michelle Pfeiffer has more depth and she does exactly the right thing for that character. And of course she is a beautiful woman. You must love her.
The nice characters, besides Frankie and Johnny, are the gay neighbour (Nathan Lane), the boss of the restaurant where almost the whole cast is working (Hector Elizondo) and Nedda and Cora (Jane Morris and Kate Nelligan), two of the waitresses.
The story is simple. Johnny is just released from prison and he starts working in the restaurant where Frankie happens to be a waitress. He falls in love and although she has trouble to admit it she is doing the same thing. Of course there are some (a lot of) complications on the way but you know how it is going to end. A nice feel-good movie.
The chemistry between Al Pacino (Johnny) and Michelle Pfeiffer (Frankie) works because in the movie they have to fight for that chemistry. Al Pacino is a great actor but I think Michelle Pfeiffer was better here. Although I loved a couple of particular scenes with Pacino (his Greek-dance-scene is great) I think the character of Michelle Pfeiffer has more depth and she does exactly the right thing for that character. And of course she is a beautiful woman. You must love her.
The nice characters, besides Frankie and Johnny, are the gay neighbour (Nathan Lane), the boss of the restaurant where almost the whole cast is working (Hector Elizondo) and Nedda and Cora (Jane Morris and Kate Nelligan), two of the waitresses.
The story is simple. Johnny is just released from prison and he starts working in the restaurant where Frankie happens to be a waitress. He falls in love and although she has trouble to admit it she is doing the same thing. Of course there are some (a lot of) complications on the way but you know how it is going to end. A nice feel-good movie.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Amanda Lowry
Format:DVD
"Frankie and Johnny" doesn't have any allusions of grandeur, it is a simple movie about the lives of a group of New York deli workers; predominantly waitress Frankie (michelle Pfeiffer) and short-order cook Johnny (Al Pacino) both of whom turn in fine performances. This is a gentle, beautiful movie that reminds us that love doesn't have to be about fire-works and cheesy love songs, in fact love can grow anywhere.
Maybe correctly classed as a chick-flick but worth watching even just to see the wonderfully multi-faceted Pacino in action!
Maybe correctly classed as a chick-flick but worth watching even just to see the wonderfully multi-faceted Pacino in action!
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Michelle & Al
Although this is basically a rom-com, and one directed by the uninspiring Garry Marshall at that, it is a cut above most of the genre, due to the two leads, as well as half a dozen... Read more
Published 13 days ago by GlynLuke
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
I saw this film when it came out have always loved it and is one of my cosy afternoon films.
Been to New york a few times...... Read more
Been to New york a few times...... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Helen
4.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyment on the menu
This is a feel good movie. We have probably worn out our VHS copy so the transfer to DVD was welcome. Read more
Published 8 months ago by WM
4.0 out of 5 stars
FRANKIE AND JOHNNY
Great film and acting , enjoyed it just as much as when I originally saw it .
Any fans of Al Pacino or Michelle Pfeiffer wont be disappointed.
Any fans of Al Pacino or Michelle Pfeiffer wont be disappointed.
Published 9 months ago by eddie
2.0 out of 5 stars
Boring and dreary
I wouldn't criticise the acting at all, but I found the film boring and quite dreary. The script wasn't especially witty or amusing except for the time Nathan Lanes tells Johnny... Read more
Published 12 months ago by HJ
5.0 out of 5 stars
brilliant
good film, very realistic very touching.
love is simple and i hope my boyfriend will love me like that.
why do i have to write more than 20 words?
love is simple and i hope my boyfriend will love me like that.
why do i have to write more than 20 words?
Published 20 months ago by Chaoqing Ruan
5.0 out of 5 stars
fab fim!
I bought this as its one of my favourite films,michelle pfeiffer and Al Pacino are simply great in this,it will make you laugh and cry,great film!
Published on 16 Jan 2011 by J. Ogg
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Very good film. All the actors were extremely good. There is even a bit of humour in it.
Published on 19 July 2010 by Marianna
5.0 out of 5 stars
Loved It!
I really enjoyed watching this film. I think Michelle and Al are wonderful portaying these characters. I would reccomend this film to anyone. Read more
Published on 14 May 2010 by S. Harris
5.0 out of 5 stars
truly the best of the best
all you need to know about human feelings, just could not get batter than this, relax and enjoy
Published on 19 Feb 2010 by A. Al-aali
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