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Only The Lonely

1991, Movie, PG-13, 105 mins

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Exploring the ground broken by Paddy Chayefsky's MARTY, first as a 1953 teleplay, later as the equally acclaimed 1955 theatrical release starring Ernest Borgnine and directed by Delbert Mann, Chris Columbus's ONLY THE LONELY examines, with a light if sentimental touch, the plight of a likable 38-year-old Chicago policeman dominated by his mother. Danny Muldoon (John Candy) is astoundingly popular, not only in his neighborhood, but among a wealth of people who extend from f... read more leave a comment
Year: 1991
Rated PG-13

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Cast
John Candy: Danny Muldoon
Maureen O'Hara: Rose Muldoon
Ally Sheedy: Theresa Luna
Kevin Dunn: Patrick
Milo O'Shea: Doyle
Bert Remsen: Spats

 

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There are laughs and there are...

There are laughs and there are laughs. Larry walking into the sushi place to loud greetings of "Chicken Teriyaki Boy"? That's a laugh. But Larry's father watching porn so loud it could be heard throughout the whole front hall of the nursing home? That's a laugh. I mean, I'm giggling as I type this. His sweet, old dad with those giant glasses, saying "What? I can't hear it." Truly a classic moment, and one that can be shown only on pay-cable.

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