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True Love (1989)
Rate:
5
Viewed:
12/16
12/16:
Talk about average.
Why My Big Fat Greek Wedding worked is it had many interesting characters and things were happening, making
for a funny and enjoyable film. But True Love is drab with cardboard characters. I didn't care for anyone.
What comedy? There isn't any but depressing moments which can make it a good movie for youngsters who are madly in
love to think twice about getting married because they need to get know each other first. I didn't
mind the culture in My Big Fat Greek Wedding, but in True Love, it's too Italian for my taste. I've
had enough of it through The Godfather trilogy.
Making her feature film debut, Annabella Sciorra is okay, but she'll be way better in
Mr. Wonderful with Matt Dillon. Her co-star Ron Eldard is fair, but his
self-centered character is ridiculous to put up with. If I have to pick a standout, it's Aida
Turturro who plays Grace the bridesmaid. It seems that acting comes naturally for her. As a matter of fact,
she's John Turturro's cousin.
All in all, True Love isn't what I call "romantic" but rather a depressing movie about the harsh
reality of marriage.