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Big Night (1996)
Released By: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment   Rating: R   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: R
Director: Stanley Tucci
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
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Cast: Campbell Scott, Ian Holm, Isabella Rossellini, Minnie Driver, Stanley Tucci, Tony Shaloub
Published ID: 4884
UPC: 043396810198,
Plot: In this witty drama, a pair of brothers debate integrity versus compromise as they try to succeed in the restaurant business. Primo (Tony Shalhoub) and Secondo (Stanley Tucci) have journeyed from Italy to New Jersey in the mid-1950s, determined to make a killing with an authentic Italian restaurant, The Paradise. But their food is a bit too authentic; Primo may prepare a superb risotto, but most of his customers are wondering why they can't get a bowl of spaghetti and meatballs. Secondo tries to convince his brother not to berate the customers for requesting more American dishes, but Primo stands firm. Meanwhile, Pascal (Ian Holm), another local restaurateur, is doing great business with Italian style food the brothers wouldn't bother to spit on. Despite Primo's refusal to change his recipes to cater to lowbrow tastes, Secondo goes to Pascal begging for advice. With The Paradise on its last legs, Pascal offers to help -- Louis Prima, the famous Italian-American bandleader, is coming to town, and Pascal is to arrange a banquet in his honor. He'll stage the banquet at The Paradise in the hopes that Prima and his entourage (and hopefully the accompanying press) will fall in love with the authentic food and sing the praises of the foundering restaurant as he tours the country. The preparations for the big night and the behind-the-scenes family drama that ensues is highlighted by a strong supporting cast of Minnie Driver, Isabella Rossellini, and Allison Janney. Stanley Tucci, who plays Secondo, co-directed with Campbell Scott, who has a small but memorable role as a car salesman. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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Good movie
Added 10/20/2009
I have not had time to watch this movie again - a favorite of mine. But the DVD arrived quickly and appears to be in excellent condition.
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Big Night movie
Added 10/17/2009
I haven't watched this video yet because I bought it as a gift - but when i did see it years ago it was great and I'm hoping the recipients will think the same thing!
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Many Problems Here
Added 10/14/2009
Will appeal primarily to devotees of ethnic/family films--in this case two brothers who have arrived in this country from Italy to open a restaurant that is failing. The problems here are length (too long), silly characters (sort of Peter Sellers-ish) and various uncertainties of plot and motivation. In other words, after enduring a couple of difficult viewing hours, "I'm still not really sure why that guy did what he did."
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LET'S JUST EAT !!!
Added 5/15/2009
I love FOOD MOVIES in general and I own some of them, this is my most recent discovery and I enjoyed it a lot.
This is not the typical "food" movie that probably we are used to watch.
Honestly I didn't liked Marc Anthony or whoever the hell he is . . .
I don't really care for him at all, this movie would've been even better without him.
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On My Best 10 list
Added 2/24/2009
I first saw this film when it was first released, over ten years ago. I have watched it several times since, and it keeps getting better every time. It is so sparse, and yet so full. So much is left unsaid, and yet deeply felt. It is the portrayal of this relationship between two brothers of completely different temperament, but who deeply care about each other, and united by a dream that binds them, which is most moving. The very last scene, when they commune around the simplest and most symbolic of foods, with not a word (but a wonderful soundtrack of noises that heighten the silence) is a masterpiece of understatement.

Big Night is, and will remain, one of the ten and probably five best movies I have ever seen.

Y.
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