My Blue Heaven

PG-13

Released Aug 17, 1990

1 hr. 35 min.

Comedy

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71%

21 Reviews

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59%

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Vinnie Antonelli (Steve Martin) trades the mob for the witness protection program and moves to a small suburb in California. But for Vinnie, old ways die hard. He becomes a challenge for Barney Coopersmith (Rick Moranis), the FBI agent in charge of making sure Vinnie keeps a low profile before he can testify against his former mob associates. Barney, though, might actually be able to learn some things from Vinnie. That is, if Barney can keep him alive long enough.

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Jeremy S

All time classic Steve Martin. So many quotable lines. Just a light-hearted funny good time. Anyone who gives this less than 4 stars needs their head examines and probably leaves their dry-cleaned slacks wadded up on the floor.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/03/24

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Jason S

"My Blue Heaven," is my favorite Steve Martin character-driven comedy. He plays a mobster under witness protection, played with an over abundance of his famous charisma. Throughout the movie, he is incredibly committed to his criminal ways, but somehow picks up some life lessons and perspectives. It's fun to watch his character and Rick Moranis's character slowly shift from their extremes to meet in the middle, showcasing the best of both. The casting is spot-on and fun. Each actor brings their best to this seemingly silly story.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/03/23

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Umb O

I think it's funny that somehow the internet has this sitting at 71% or even 50% for the audience. It was known pre-internet as one of the worst movies ever made. Unwatchable.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/26/23

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willemcycles

just re watched it and laughed just as hard as back in the day, it is what it is but Steve Martin lifts this thing to a true classic like stripes, spies like us, scroodged etc etc. if you don't like that kind of thing avoid otherwise must see

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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kevin c

Steve Martin plays a gangster relocating to the suburbs of a small town with the help of FBI agent, played by Rick Moranis, as part of the witness relocation program. Kind of a different role for Steve Martin, although still firmly under the umbrella of comedy, he's more of a character in this one. This is never raved about as part of his canon of work but it's one I always enjoy revisiting. It's funny and heartfelt and he and Moranis have good chemistry together.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Charlie C

This is a classic Martin - Moranis joint, with Steve Martin as Vinnie Antonelli/Todd Wilkinson doing an impression of an Italian New York Mobster, turned informant so bad that it wraps around to being good, and Rick Moranis as Barney Coopersmith once again being the more straightlaced of the two - in this case an FBI agent tasked with keeping Vinnie alive. Of course, the hijinx that ensues from a silver-tongued former mafioso setting up an organized crime ring in the middle of nowhere, smalltown California - all while avoiding the justice-thirsty and humorless DA Hannah Stubbs (Joan Cusack), who Antonelli just so happens to think would be perfect for Coopersmith. The pacing can be a bit wonky, with different sections of the film being announced with title cards (a call forward to the end of the film when Antonelli decides to write a book), but the two Merengue scenes more than make up for it. Just for the record, the shoes are tragic, and you should definitely watch this movie if you need a laugh or if you have a crush on Rick Moranis because he throws a man through a door in one scene and it's hot as hell for us weirdos who love him.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/03/22

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Herbert Ross

Director

Steve Martin

Vincent 'Vinnie' Antonelli

Rick Moranis

Barney Coopersmith

Joan Cusack

Hannah Stubbs

Melanie Mayron

Crystal

Carol Kane

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Rated: B-

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Nell Minow

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Rated: 4/5

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Rated: B-

Aug 17, 1990

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Rene Jordan

El Nuevo Herald (Miami)

A well delivered and comedic story. [Full review in Spanish]

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Alistair Lawrence

Common Sense Media

A broad and fast-paced comedy, this 1990 movie leans heavily on gangster comedy cliches but encourages its cast and audience to have some fun with them.

Rated: 3/5

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Cory Woodroof

615 Film

Pure joy. Just a lovely film that flips gangster tropes on their head and proves even a wise guy can still be a nice guy. Bill Irwin’s big dancing number nearly made me leap from my seat and applaud.

Jun 2, 2022

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Synopsis

Vinnie Antonelli (Steve Martin) trades the mob for the witness protection program and moves to a small suburb in California. But for Vinnie, old ways die hard. He becomes a challenge for Barney Coopersmith (Rick Moranis), the FBI agent in charge of making sure Vinnie keeps a low profile before he can testify against his former mob associates. Barney, though, might actually be able to learn some things from Vinnie. That is, if Barney can keep him alive long enough.

Director: Herbert Ross
Executive Producer: Nora Ephron, Goldie Hawn, Andrew Stone
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Production Co: Warner Brothers
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 17, 1990, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 15, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA): $22.8M
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby

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