Numerootno A story that's too fascinating to pass by...

Matylda Swan It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties.

Ezmae Chang This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

Logan By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

charlywiles When the above line is uttered by a tearful, elderly character at the end of this wonderful, funny, charming romantic comedy, I laughed so hard, my ribs hurt. The film is a heart warming look at a quirky Italian-American family in Brooklyn that happens to be going through some relationship issues. It is a multi-layered story with some terrific vignettes and the script, cast and performances are all first rate. Cher, Olympia Dukakis (both Oscar winners), Vincent Gardenia and Danny Aiello have rarely, if ever, been better and the tuneful and romantic score is an added treat. This is a must-see and another gem from the great director Jewison.

gavin6942 Loretta Castorini, a book keeper from Brooklyn, New York, finds herself in a difficult situation when she falls for the brother of the man she agreed to marry (the best friend of her late husband who died seven years previously).So, you know, maybe I was just too young, but Nicolas Cage did not register for me until the early-to-mid 1990s. And yet we have him in "Vampire's Kiss" and in a prominent role here, being somewhat quirky and somewhat sweet (he plays the melodramatic very well).I will have to re-think the way I look at Nicolas Cage. The 1980s were a decade of great roles for him, and more than just a prelude to his later success. Sure, we can ignore his bit part in "Fast Times", but how can we forget "Moonstruck"?

Sergeant_Tibbs There's something endearing about movies about love that try their hardest to be as unromantic as possible. First the clunkiest proposal you can imagine, nestled in a backdrop of rocky marriages, then the bride-to-be falls in love with the fiancé's brother and the film follows that thread. Sexually charged infidelity as the main plot in a film about love. Fortunately, John Patrick Shanley's tight witty script is what holds it together and it offers profound insight into love in the face of mortality. Love is complicated and Moonstruck encapsulates that chaos. It's a film drenched in its Italian American culture, paired with its operatic score, and that needs an acquired taste. I struggled to feel close to any of the characters, though I empathised with Cher and Nicolas Cage, an unexpected highlight in his most vibrant scenes. I wasn't as impressed with Oscar winners Cher and Olympia Dukakis as I hoped, they're both subdued and a little too much is lost in what they hold back. Nevertheless, I always trust a Norman Jewison picture and this is a worthy addition to his range.7/10

pamela-150 I watched Moonstruck last month by accident late at night. When it came on again this week, I meant to record it for future viewing and ended up watching it AGAIN in its entirety. There is something warm, world weary, unflaggingly hopeful, and family affirming about this film that just makes me feel great every time I see it. Cher and Nicholas Cage are absolutely perfect in these roles. Olympia Dukakis is so wonderful her performance should be shown in acting classes regularly. Director Jewison so artfully directed this film it's like a symphony. Every nuance hits the right note; even the character actors are splendidly good in their roles. Best of all is the script which so tragicomically captures the ups and down of Italian family life, and above the commitment to love in a very brave way. A great movie for young and old. Great laughs. Beautifully tender moments. A personal favorite.