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Betsy's Wedding (1990)
I like this movie a lot
OK..OK..this may not be the best movie ever made but it is charming, sweet, funny, warm hearted and just makes you feel good to be a part of Betsy's wedding. The cast is wonderful. Alan Alda as usual is terrific as Eddie Hopper (Betsy's Dad), Joe Pesci and Catherine O'Hara are wonderful as a sparring couple, Madeline Kahn adds real warmth to her character as Lola (Betsy's Mum), Molly Ringwald is OK as Betsy (her outfits are pretty dismal and she seems to have that perpetual pout that can be annoying), Ally Sheedy also does an OK job as Connie (Betsy's cop sister) but her New York accent(I think that's what it was)was laid on a bit thick. For me Anthony LaPaglia's love sick gangster Stevie Dee was the highlight of the film. La Paglia is hilarious and he steals every scene that he's in...the chemistry between him and Ally Sheedy's Connie is great and the scenes they share are real gems. The final scenes of the wedding with the torn marquee,rain soaked guests and drenched bride and groom are very sweet.All in all a good "chick flick" to watch on a lazy Sunday afternoon.
Manhattan Murder Mystery (1993)
My favorite Woody Film!
I love this movie...it is definitely my favorite Woody Allen film. Diane Keaton and Woody Allen as a married couple are like a pair of old slippers...warm, inviting and comfortable.They have this wonderful energy between them and Dianne is so enthusiastic that she makes you want to go along on this 'murder mystery' with them. Alan Alda is fantastic as usual and Angelica Houston is perfect in her role as the intelligent but sexy writer. The scene where Dianne's character goes searching for her missing glasses is wonderful and the scene where Woody and Dianne's characters go to the hotel looking for Mrs House is hilarious. A delight from start to finish.