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For Roseanna (1997)
Released By: New Line Home Entertainment   Rating: PG-13   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: New Line Home Entertainment
Genre: Comedy
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Director: Paul Weiland
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Jean Reno, Mercedes Ruehl, Polly Walker
Published ID: 7109
UPC: 794043761621,
Plot: A man trying to honor the last wish of his beloved wife has to keep an entire city alive in this bittersweet romantic comedy. Marcello (Jean Reno) is the owner of a restaurant in a small village in Italy. His wife Roseanna (Mercedes Ruehl) has received some awful news: she has learned that her weak heart has gotten worse, and she has only a few weeks to live. Roseanna has given Marcello a final request: she wants to be buried next to her daughter, who died some years before. Marcello wants nothing more than to comply with her wishes, but there's a problem; the town's cemetery is quite small, and right now funeral plots are on a first-come, first-served basis. The spot next to Roseanna's daughter does happen to be open, but she'll only get it if no one else dies first. So Marcello suddenly becomes the village's watchdog of health and safety, trying to make sure no one needlessly dies, and even shuffles around a few bodies of people who do happen to pass on. Meanwhile, Roseanna is worried about both Marcello and her sister Cecilia (Polly Walker) and would like them to marry after her death so they won't have to be alone. However, Marcello and Cecilia don't always get along very well, and besides, Cecilia is in love with Antonio (Mark Frankel), whose father has prevented the town's cemetery from expanding. For Roseanna was filmed under the title Roseanna's Grave and was briefly publicized as For the Love of Roseanna. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide
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Added 4/16/2009
The movie arrived in perfect condition. It's a very cute movie. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you.
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Jean reno at his best
Added 9/16/2008
This little movie is a jewel of a film. Jean Reno is at his absolute very
best as Marcello, a man driven by love to extreme measures. The rest of the cast is also superb. It is funny and bittersweet at the same time.
Everyone should see "For Roseanna" for a good video experience.
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Great Love Story
Added 8/1/2008
This is a little known movie, but definately worth watching. Romance, mystery and much comedy. Watch it you will love it.
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A tender, funny film from a tought guy
Added 6/20/2008
My wife loves this movie and that in itself could be reason enough to recommend it. But beyond that the plot is touchingly sweet, while the antics of movie tough guy Reno keeps it from being cloying or maudlin. Roseanna (Mercedes Ruehl) has a congenital heart condition that will take her life sooner rather than later, and a heartfelt wish to be buried next to her deceased daughter in the village cemetery. The cemetery, however, is filling up, with only three spaces left. So Reno's task is to do everything he can, fair but nearly foul, if necessary, to prevent anyone else dying. His frenetic efforts are in stark contrast to Roseanna's calm and settled manner of dealing with her situation. Its a charmer.
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Nothing comes close
Added 8/23/2007
My wife and I first watched this movie about ten years ago and do not remember any other that made us laugh as much as this one. More recently, we enjoyed "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" and "Sideways, but neither comes close to "For Roseanna", which I can only describe as perfect in every way. We have had it on a VHS cassette for some years and played it to many friends, all of whom, without one exception, enjoyed it tremendously. Now that the tape is wearing out, we have bought the DVD for more viewing.
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review
Added 4/16/2009
The movie arrived in perfect condition. It's a very cute movie. Thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Jean reno at his best
Added 9/16/2008
This little movie is a jewel of a film. Jean Reno is at his absolute very
best as Marcello, a man driven by love to extreme measures. The rest of the cast is also superb. It is funny and bittersweet at the same time.
Everyone should see "For Roseanna" for a good video experience.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
Great Love Story
Added 8/1/2008
This is a little known movie, but definately worth watching. Romance, mystery and much comedy. Watch it you will love it.
0 out of 0 people found this helpful.
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