No Looking Back

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No Looking Back

R

Released Mar 27, 1998

1h 36m

Drama

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The story centers on Claudia (Lauren Holly), a woman who has a steady relationship with Michael (Jon Bon Jovi), and a steady job at the local diner. While her dreams take her far beyond this small, seaside town, her mother's (Blythe Danner) depression over a failed marriage, as well as her bond with her sister Kelly (Connie Britton), keep Claudia from straying too far from home. It is the unexpected return of Claudia's ex-boyfriend Charlie (Edward Burns) that forces her to re-examine her life.

Critics Consensus

Edward Burns' first foray into melodrama is too dour to arise passion, suffering from a lack of narrative direction and romantic chemistry.

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Mike Clark

USA Today

It's conclusive proof that life in an oceanside burg can be drab and uninvolving.

Rated: 1.5/4

Jan 9, 2018

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Globe and Mail

Rated: 4/4

Apr 12, 2002

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Susan Stark

Detroit News

Rated: 2/4

Jan 1, 2000

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

A minor moody character study, Burns' third film is a misguided foray into the woman's picture, only partially evoking the dead-end-small-town life of a working-class waitress (Lauren Holly, Burns' girlfriend)

Rated: C-

Sep 16, 2006

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Film Threat

Rated: 2.5/5

Dec 6, 2005

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Daniel Eagan

Film Journal International

Pretentious, phony melodrama about blue collar lovers

Rated: 1/5

Jul 12, 2005

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Slow moving rom-drama with charm. As far as Burns' Stories From Long Island trilogy goes (along with Brothers McMullen & She's The One) this is the biggest downer of the three. The dialogue is pretty elementary and the story isn't anything new, but that's not to say there isn't some fine performances. Ed Burns continues playing the same character and the great Blythe Danner is really underutilized, but the consistently flat Lauren Holly adds a bit more depth in her performance. The real surprise is Jon Bon Jovi, whose years as a frontman made this transition look effortless. The ladies will enjoy this one.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/28/21

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don s

Very down to earth blue-collar love story involving a triangle among three friends who've known each other since grade school. The acting, even by Bon Jovi, is top notch. The story is too familiar (small town girl jilted by longtime boyfriend takes up with his best friend after the split, etc.) but the emotions play real. Much better than I thought it would be.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

good blue collar drama and another missing review

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

There isn't enough in the Ed Burns film canon. The jack of all trades brings his all to his acting roles. Unfortunately he writes his own stinker to muddle through and hiring Bon Jovi as a co-actor doesn't help particularly.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/07/23

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Audience Member

THIS IS MY FAVORITE JON BON JOVI MOVIE!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/23/23

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good stuff great cast & story

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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Synopsis

The story centers on Claudia (Lauren Holly), a woman who has a steady relationship with Michael (Jon Bon Jovi), and a steady job at the local diner. While her dreams take her far beyond this small, seaside town, her mother's (Blythe Danner) depression over a failed marriage, as well as her bond with her sister Kelly (Connie Britton), keep Claudia from straying too far from home. It is the unexpected return of Claudia's ex-boyfriend Charlie (Edward Burns) that forces her to re-examine her life.

Director: Edward Burns
Producer: Edward Burns, Ted Hope, Michael Nozik
Screenwriter: Edward Burns
Distributor: Gramercy Pictures
Production Co: South Fork Pictures, Good Machine, Marlboro Road Gang, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Rating: R (Language)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 27, 1998, Wide
Release Date (DVD): Oct 16, 2001
Box Office (Gross USA): $221.8K
Runtime: 1h 36m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)