Description: Richard Dreyfuss and Holly Hunter lead an all-star cast in this critically acclaimed tale of life, love and chance. Jilted by her boyfriend, Renata (Hunter), the oldest daughter of a close-knit Italian-American family, falls in love with Sam (Dreyfuss), an abrasive and forcefully charming businessman. But neither her spirited sister (Laura San Giacomo), her down-to-earth father (Danny Aiello), or her supportive mother (Gena Rowlands) can tolerate Sam's often obnoxious intrusion into their family circle. Aggressive and overwhelmingly generous, Sam proceeds - with only the best intentions - to disrupt and nearly demolish Renata's family. Love, humor and forgiveness go once more around as the Bellas try to balance Renata's happiness with their family's survival in this funny and often touching story, directed by Lasse Hallstrom.
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Rating: - Great movie, but downer ending
The script is excellent. The acting is great. The characters are strong. And the plotting, for a family drama, is certainly good. But the ending here is a REAL downer. If you don't mind such a bummer ending, ... Read More
Rating: - It was worth it
Renata Bella feels lost. She has no job, no boyfriend, no plans...that is, until Sam Sharpe bursts into her life. He's loud, he's impulsive, he's passionate, and he's in love with Renata - AND her big Italian ... Read More
Rating: - "Once Around"
An older and very quirky love story. This one has pretty much gone unnoticed, but it's worth checking it out. If you like Richard Dreyfuss and Holly Hunter, you will like this movie.
Rating: - *A Wonderful Movie*
I watched this and it really made me want to be a part of this family.A movie that shows love,happiness,and sadness.It shows that sometimes its hard for a family to stick together,but you need to.I enjoyed it.
Rating: - Once Around
If you come from an Italian/American family (and I do) this is a "got to see" movie. Right up there with Moon Struck, it follows the trials and tribulations of growing up in such a family. It's funny, romantic, ... Read More
- Great movie, but downer ending
- It was worth it