Frankie & Johnny

great movie. Great quality DVD

I have watched this movie many times, and it always touches my heart.

Saw this film when it first came out and though it takes about an hour to get into its best moments, it proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that Michelle Pfeiffer is a gifted actress. Pacino has never been more affable. For once, he doesn't take himself too seriously. And another plus is that these two stars had on-screen chemistry - a factor missing from Pfeiffer's pairings with Hollywood's leading men often, i.e. Robert Redford (UP CLOSE & PERSONAL)and recently Harrison Ford (WHAT LIES BENEATH.) The VHS I just bought is in lousy condition so tonite's much awaited viewing was "painful" for me. I hadn't seen the film since it was on the big screen about 10 yrs ago. It holds up well - it's completely character driven and though short on plot - it's believable. An added bonus was seeing my hometown - NYC looking good. This is clearly one of Garry Marshall's best directorial efforts - a small but good-to-the-last-drop flick. Final note on special features: seeing Nathan Lane begin what was to become a stellar career, as the gay-best-friend, for once-done well, in good taste, though. (Rupert Everett - take some notes here.) All in all well worth the 110 mins.

Came quickly and as described. Thank you

My husband and I love this movie because of its unabashed romanticism --- and the clair de lune piece at the end. in fact, we loved it so much, we used clair de lune at our wedding 8 years ago. al pacino is lovable and earnest and perserving; michelle pfieffer (nothing can cover up such gorgeousness)is touching and sad and funny; nathan lane is hysterical;hector elizando is lovable; kate nelligan is just perfect; loved the rest of the cast. it's a dear story (don't need to repeat it here) about hope and taking chances and getting on with the rest of your life. i like to think that frankie and johnnie made it.

Al Pacino and Michele Pfeiffer together in a romantic comedy. This one has been out for a while now, so IF you have never seen it and you are looking to watch a movie this might be cute enough for you to snuggle with that special person you care about to watch it or if you just need to kill two hours before doing or going somewhere. It is about two people struggling to find out where they are heading in life and get their act in order and as they are doing this, they meet. It is the old "love, at first sight" story for him towards someone Michele that's had a rough life coming never to trust anyone after her past experiences even though she wants and feels for this guy. They are both surrounded by some good supporting cast like Hector Elizondo (from pretty woman hotel manager fame, among others) as the owner of the small mom & pap restaurant serving a crowd mostly of senior citizens set in their ways. Pacino is the cook and Michele plays one of the servers. Some rough patches they go thru while trying to figure out if they are right for each other but good therapy. There is that "old" fashion romantic touch you hardly ever see anymore from a guy that really cares trying to assure he's the real thing. Nice little movie and I hope you like it.

Frankie & Johnny is a great movie. My whole family loves it!

I really like Pacino. I had never heard of this movie. Amazon had it available on Prime so I gave it a shot. I wasn't expecting much based on the story line. But for a romantic/comedy I thought it was one of the best I have seen. Why so many 1 star ratings is beyond me. The acting was superb. Some say Johnny was coming on too strong. You know if you are crazy about someone I would do the same. I will be buying this.

tenia ganas de tenerla.

Me encanta esta película. Mi DVD no es multiregión así que tuve que verla en la laptop, fuera de eso todo lo demás bien.

Al Pacino et Michelle Pfeiffer incarnent deux personnages attachants. Johnny, après sa sortie de prison, commence à travailler dans le restaurant où Frankie est déjà serveuse. Ce sont deux personnes ordinaires qui de façon différente ont été blessées par la vie. Elle craint l'amour après des mésaventures. Il va la conquérir avec enthousiasme et persuasion. Il s'agit d'une comédie romantique en effet, mais d'une dont on se souvient, qu'on aime revoir et qui résiste au temps sans vieillir. Les acteurs sont parfaits, les rôles secondaires excellents. Le DVD est en anglais + français, allemand, italien et espagnol (mais rien ne vaut la version originale des voix!) et il contient des soustitres anglais pour les sourds et malentendants + soustitres en une vingtaine d'autres langues dont le français.

A good film as nothing to do with the song. Just a gentle well acted love story. Not the violence of the song. One I'd missed at the time so good to discover.

I really lucked out the past few weeks. An unbelievably great price and quickly shipped to me gem from 1991. I remember when it was released I was very hesitant because of Garry Marshall directing it. But my fears were unfounded. Terrence McNally adapted his stage play for the screen and gave it the well needed grit and necessary language that I feared Marshall would soften, but he didn't. A great job. Fun to see Michelle Pfeiffer and Pacino together. I remember a lot of naysayers at the announcement of the film's release as the stage play starred Kathy Bates and Stanley Tucci. I'm sure they wre great but Pacino and Pfeiffer do wonderful work here. Subtle, funny, touching and in all the right places.