Synopsis
Danny Muldoon, a Chicago policeman, still lives with his overbearing mother Rose. He meets and falls in love with Theresa Luna , whose father owns the local funeral parlour. Naturally, his mother objects to the relationship, and Danny and Theresa must either overcome her objections or give up the romance.
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Cast
- John CandyDanny Muldoon
- Maureen O'HaraRose Muldoon
- Ally SheedyTheresa Luna
- Kevin DunnPatrick Muldoon
- Milo O’SheaDoyle
- Bert RemsenSpats
- Anthony QuinnNick Acropolis
- Jim BelushiSalvatore Buonarte (as James Belushi)
- Joe GrecoJohnny Luna
- Marvin J. McIntyreFather Strapovic
Recommandations
- 75
The Associated Press
Chris Columbus, who wrote and directed as he did for Home Alone, enhances the comedic bits with commentary on the human condition: the emergence of male-female love; the silver cord between mother and son; the plight of aging single men whose only ties are their pub companions. - 75
San Francisco Chronicle
Despite its implausibilities, Only the Lonely disarms you with its innocence. [24 May 1991, p.E1] - 70
The New York Times
Thanks in large part to Mr. Candy, who gives an honestly touching performance in what might have been a cloying role, this story does have its simple charms. - 60
Los Angeles Times
It’s not the gem it wants to be, but it’s good in comparison to many of the sensation-hungry pictures around it; it’s not just a movie only a mother could love. - 60
Tampa Bay Times
At the film's beginning, each of these characters seems hopelessly dated and repressed. It's as if they walked out of a 1940s romance. Yet that's the beauty of Only the Lonely. Innocence has its virtues, as Columbus' bittersweet comedy demonstrates. [24 May 1991, p.14] - 50
Washington Post
As it is, fans of Candy are expecting a John Candy movie -- that is, a reasonably hilarious comedy about a sweetly sympathetic bumbler. And while he is as cumbersomely lovable as a Saint Bernard puppy, he's rarely allowed to be funny here. He seems miserably uncomfortable as a romantic lead, or maybe it's just that he's playing opposite the Stepford Actress. - 50
Entertainment Weekly
The performers keep you watching (Candy, I’m convinced, could be a fine dramatic actor), yet the movie itself is a thin procession of clichés. - 40
Empire
By the time everyone's done their darnedest to undermine this romance and the tirelessly selfless St. Danny has begun to contemplate cutting the apron strings, they've all nearly worn out their welcome. It's simple, sweet and uninspired.
