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Having just been released from prison, Johnny comes to work as a cook in a New York café, where Frankie waitresses. Both are lonely, having been without partners for some time. Johnny is attracted to Frankie; Frankie unfortunately has other ideas, although her colleagues and ... Read review
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Pfeiffer plays Frankie, a waitress at a N.Y.C. coffee shop. After a series of hurtful relationships, the last thing Frankie's looking for is a new man ... until he comes looking for her.Pacino is an outgoing ex-con who's hired as the new short-order cook. He's head-over-heels crazy for Frankie. But to Frankie, they're as different as scrambled and hard-boiled. What can he mean when he says, 'We were a couple before we ever met?'.
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Advantages: Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer Disadvantages: Would have been nothing without them.
...a New York café, where Frankie waitresses. Both are lonely, having been without partners for some time. Johnny is attracted to Frankie; Frankie unfortunately has other ideas, although her colleagues and best friend Tim try to push her in to going on a date with him. Eventually, Johnny tricks her into going out with him and she finds that after all, she is attracted to him. However, almost straight away, Frankie begins to have doubts about their relationship, ... ...Slowly, Johnny discovers why Frankie is the way she is, but is it enough to continue their relationship?
The main characters
Frankie, played by Michelle Pfeiffer, is a thirty something whose expectations of life have reached rock bottom - anyone who has hit their mid thirties and is suddenly aware that life has not gone quite as they were expecting will recognise the feeling! Having been hurt in the past, she has given up on ... more
Introduction I've had this film in my collection for about five years now and it just gets better every time I see it. The first time, it didn't make that big an impression on me, but there is a quiet humour in it that is very touching, yet entertaining at the same time. It didn't make all that big a splash at the time that it was released - probably because it does take a few watches to get into it - personally, I think it has been much underestimated.
The director This film was directed by Garry Marshall, who is also responsible for directing Pretty Woman, Beaches, Runaway Bride and The Princess Diaries. He is also an actor, playing mainly minor roles.
The story Having just been released from prison, Johnny comes to work as a cook in a New York café, where Frankie waitresses. Both are lonely, having been without partners for some time. Johnny is attracted to Frankie; Frankie unfortunately has other ideas, although her colleagues and best friend Tim try to push her in to going on a date with him. Eventually, Johnny tricks her into going out with him and she finds that after all, she is attracted to him. However, almost straight away, Frankie begins to have doubts about their relationship, feeling that Johnny is putting too much pressure on her. Slowly, Johnny discovers why Frankie is the way she is, but is it enough to continue their relationship?
The main characters Frankie, played by Michelle Pfeiffer, is a thirty something whose expectations of life have reached rock bottom - anyone who has hit their mid thirties and is suddenly aware that life has not gone quite as they were expecting will recognise the feeling! Having been hurt in the past, she has given up on the idea of finding a soul mate and so has stopped looking. She covers up by acting tough, but Johnny sees through into her soul and when he comes into her life, she is totally unprepared for the feeling and doesn't know how to cope with it. Michelle Pfeiffer does an excellent job in the role; with just the right amount of sarcasm and humour. This is not an easy role to play and if someone with less skill had been chosen, it could have ruined the whole film - the plot involves little else other than Frankie and Johnny's relationship.
Johnny was put in prison for forgery, but judging by his positive outlook on life, he is determined to change his life around. He is delighted to be offered a job and was even more delighted to meet Frankie. But in his determination to win Frankie over, he frightens her off. Again, if a weak actor had been chosen for this role, the whole film would have been a mess. But Al Pacino makes the role his own and, as usual, pulls it off brilliantly. It is very different from his usual roles, but one where he has more opportunity than usual to show off his amazing skills.
The funniest parts of the film generally come from the other actors: Frankie's colleagues at the café and her gay best friend Tim. There is nothing particularly outstanding about the acting, but they made me laugh and that's the most important thing.
Technical bits Classification: 15
Running time: 2 hours
Conclusion If you like exciting action films, then this is not for you. This is almost an anti-romance film - there is very little slush, thank God. It is a film about a budding relationship between two people who have some serious baggage and need someone with whom to share it. There is some clever camera work, flashing to and from shots of Frankie and Johnny at the beginning of the film, focussing on their loneliness; also some shots of Frankie's view from her balcony, showing her neighbours' equally dissatisfying lives. Al Pacino and Michelle Pfeiffer undoubtedly make this film. Without their performances, there wouldn't have been a film - the story just isn't strong enough to carry it otherwise.
I have to admit that the reason the film has grown on me with time is the fact that I am about the same age as Frankie in the film and can empathise with the way that she feels. I can't imagine that it would appeal much to those that haven't experienced hardship in their lives. But if you have, it's well worth watching. Recommended.
I watched the film version, but the DVD is available from Amazon for £12.99.
Advantages: Good chemistry between Pfeiffer and Pacino Disadvantages: Lacking originality
...falls head over heel for Frankie who is one of the waitresses. He desperately wants to go a date with her, but she is somewhat reluctant. The whole film them turns into a will they, won't they and we gradually get to find out why Frankie is holding back.
Characters
Al Pacino (Devils Advocate, Insomnia and The Merchant of Venice) plays Johnny, who has just been released from prison after committing one count of forgery and who now wants to make ... ...the two of them but Frankie is afraid to commit to someone again and Johnny keeps coming on far too strong for her. The question is, will Frankie learn to trust someone again and let someone love her, or will Johnny get fed up with chasing her and find someone else?
My opinion
Directed by Garry Marshall who is credited for such films as The Runaway Bride, Pretty Woman and The Princess Diaries has yet again come up with an enjoyable romantic film ...
lisa2062 08.03.2006 (09.03.2006)
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Frankie and Johnny is one of the first Pacino movies i bought, and that is the only reason i bought it, i had no clue what the film was about, i was just collecting Pacino films to build up my collection as he is my favourite actor along with the great De Niro.
It wasn't unitll about a year after i bought it that i was bored and decided to watch it...........now i love a good shoot em ... ...this is where he meets Frankie (pfieffer) and is immediately attracted to her. Johnny is one of those people with the gift of gab, a very charming man you can't help but like, and he try's to turn on the charm with Frankie but to no avail, but doesn't give up and persues her relentlessly.
But Frankie is a troubled young woman, a loner who refuses to be drawn into any kind of relationship after a previous failed and abusive relationship, and she ...
pacinofan79 14.10.2008
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Advantages: The most romantic movie Al ever made Disadvantages: Too short!!
When some one mentions Al Pacino, no doubt, the first image that springs to mind is that of a mean, moody mobster ala The Godfather or Scarface-but here we find the brilliant Mr. P partnering his old screen love interest, Michelle Pfeiffer once again-to star in easily my all time favourite romantic comedy.Johnny(Pacino)is a newly released con, trying to make his way on the straight and narrow, and finds himself working as a short order chef in a ... ...American city. Ms. Pfeiffer is the lonely, bitter waitress that secretly longs to find love after many years of heartache and pain.They are indeed-just like the old classic song two star-crossed lovers-and the movie sucks you in-as you simply cannot help really caringabout them and what becomes of their attempt at building a relationship together-through all the ups and downs of the story-you will laugh out loud at the comical characters, chiefly, ...
genn133423 30.01.2005
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Frankie and Johnny, (Michelle Pfeiffer and Al Pacino), meet when Johnny gets a job as a cook at the diner where she works as a waitress.
Johnny has recently got out of prison and is working to improve his life, while Franky is quite happy working then going home to her bachelor-ette apartment watching a good movie, the last thing on her mind is to get involved in yet another relationship.. that would never last.. as she’s been down that road ... ...courting.
Eventually, Johnny convinces Frankie that she should go out with him, leading to the many problems that a standard relationship has.
This movie is all about life and love and whether to pass up relationship opportunities because of the overwhelming paranoia that another disaster might happen again.
It’s funny in places, but I’m not quite sure I could listen to Frankie’s suburban accent again. ...
michellej 31.08.2000 (08.03.2001)
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Advantages: Good Story Some nice songs and Good acting Disadvantages: Not one u will watch over and over again
What a great romantic movie. A tale of 2 people who have now hit the middle aged time of their lives and are yet to meet THAT person. One of the two is a Chef recently released from Prison (Al Pacino) and the other is a waitress who after an abusive relationship has found herself happy to be alone (Michelle Pfeiffer). A great tale backed up by two admirable performance makes this quite a compelling love story that does paint a pretty picture in a ...
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Drama - Romantic, Musicals & Music Films - Musicals & Other Music Films
Classification
15 years and over, Universal
Production Year
1991, 1966
Running Time
1 hour 53 minutes, 1 hour 24 minutes
Video Category
Feature Film
Country Of Origin
United States of America
Plot
A romantic drama which centres around a cook and a waitress who meet in a New York diner. Adapted from the play 'Frankie And Johnny In The Clair De Lune'.
Release details
DVD Region
DVD
Studio(s)
PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT; TECHNICOLOR DIST. SERVICES, MGM ENTERTAINMENT; CINRAM LOGISTICS
Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital Surround, Dolby Digital
Dubbing Sound
Dolby Digital 5.1 English Dolby Digital Surround French German Italian Spanish, Dolby Digital English
Professional reviews
Review
"...Cute and clever....[Pfeiffer's] realistic yet gently comic performance is a study in empathy and grace....Al Pacino is something else again..." (Los Angeles Times, p.F1, 11/10/1991)
"...[Pfeiffer is] fine-tuned, deeply persuasive....Pacino] makes Johnny's endless enterprise in wooing Frankie a delight..." (New York Times, p.C1, 11/10/1991)
"...In it's celebration of cautious optimism, FRANKIE AND JOHNNY becomes the perfect love story for these troubled times..." (Rolling Stone, p.95-97, 31/10/1991)
DVD Description
In this adaptation of Terrence McNally's play, Johnny (Al Pacino), an ex-con turned short order cook, woos Frankie (Michelle Pfeiffer), a reluctant plain jane waitress. Set in a dingy Manhattan diner, the story revolves around Johnny's eager, won't-stop-at-anything attempt to draw the embittered, recalcitrant Frankie out of her shell. As the two loners inch closer to love, we learn about their past: how Johnny landed in prison and what soured Frankie on men and relationships.
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