Frankie und Johnny (1991)

Frankie und Johnny: Directed by Garry Marshall. With Al Pacino, Michelle Pfeiffer, Hector Elizondo, Nathan Lane. Johnny has just been released from prison, and gets a job in a café beside waitress Frankie. Frankie is a bit of a loner, but Johnny is determined their romance will blossom.

“The first time I saw this movie, I fell in love. The second time around, I was already in love, watching it with my love who also fell in love and now weu0026#39;re all in love. All because of this movie.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eSet in New York, the movie deals with loneliness, different ways of coping or letting go, it deals with love, the yearning for it and also the fear of it, this magical feeling you almost donu0026#39;t dare hope for. The simple but genuine approach to these important themes makes the story stand out and makes you want to believe, because deep inside you already do.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eYou can tell the movie is based on a play, primarily because of the special atmosphere created by the careful progression of the story, scene by scene, not to mention the wonderful and individual characters we get acquainted with. Both Michelle Pfeiffer and Al Pacino make outstanding performances and the on screen chemistry between the two is perfect.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThis is an absolute must see for all you dreamers out there, and if you ever come across the play, you probably should check that out as well. Remember, the elephant must face the window and a VCR will never be a substitute for love. Sit down with this movie, and I promise you, from the first shot of the Greyhound accompanied by Terence Trent Du0026#39;Arbyu0026#39;s wonderful title track, youu0026#39;ll never want it to end.”