Ellen Barkin's performance in this film is nothing short of spectacular! Her casting in this film was pure brilliance. She captures the heart and soul of a man stuck in a woman's body. I've enjoyed this film ever time I watch it and it never loses its charm.
Lorraine Bracco shines in an early performance way before "The Sopranos" and while some have said she seems subdued or drugged, I think she captures the lonely woman hurt too many times by previous lovers quite well! Jimmy Smitts, Jobeth Williams, and an over-the-top JM J. Bullock round out the cast and are all quite enjoyable to watch (the parrot in Bullock's scenes steals the show though!).
I have to agree with another review that Clannad and Paul Young's performance of "Both Sides Now" is incredible! Fit with the images of clouds (at the beginning) and the beautiful ILM produced matte painting of New York City at the ending is nothing short of inspiring.
Still, Ellen Barkin RULES in this film and it is a little sad that she was overlooked for an Academy Award Nomination (as comic roles so often are). At least the Golden Globes got it right!
Lorraine Bracco shines in an early performance way before "The Sopranos" and while some have said she seems subdued or drugged, I think she captures the lonely woman hurt too many times by previous lovers quite well! Jimmy Smitts, Jobeth Williams, and an over-the-top JM J. Bullock round out the cast and are all quite enjoyable to watch (the parrot in Bullock's scenes steals the show though!).
I have to agree with another review that Clannad and Paul Young's performance of "Both Sides Now" is incredible! Fit with the images of clouds (at the beginning) and the beautiful ILM produced matte painting of New York City at the ending is nothing short of inspiring.
Still, Ellen Barkin RULES in this film and it is a little sad that she was overlooked for an Academy Award Nomination (as comic roles so often are). At least the Golden Globes got it right!