Romance & Cigarettes

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W. W This one’s wild — messy, musical, emotional, and totally not your typical love story. It leans hard into stylized chaos, with characters suddenly breaking into old-school pop songs in the middle of heartbreak or a fight. At first it feels strange, but there’s something raw and strangely beautiful about it. James Gandolfini and Susan Sarandon ground the film with real emotional weight, and the supporting cast (including Mandy Moore in a smaller role) adds to the offbeat charm. It’s gritty and exaggerated, but the pain, longing, and absurdity of love all come through clearly. It’s not for everyone — the tone is all over the place, and some scenes feel unpolished — but that’s part of what makes it feel honest in its own weird way. If you’re up for something bold, strange, and strangely touching, this is worth a watch. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 05/25/25 Full Review Dani G Original and different? Totally. Not the best of films, but a fresh experiment, also with a never seen Kate Winslet Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 04/09/25 Full Review Richard W The best performers in one of the worst musicals ever made. This is one of those rare instances where a movie starts off so bad you can't stop watching it. And then it starts to grow on you like a fungus taking its sweet-ass time turning into tasty mushroom. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/25/24 Full Review helder f This movie has great scenes and acting, but that isn’t enough. At most, the movie plays like a dream, a person’s daydreaming and recollections as the radio plays their favorite songs. It falls mostly flat, where really no character knows where they’re headed and no story stands out. I think the characters may stay with the viewer, but their story is lost. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/04/24 Full Review nate m Ya want weird? Ya got weird. Ya want something different? Ya want some creativity? Ya got it! I'm amazed that a movie as offbeat and art-house and indie as this could get A-list stars and get made. I felt it got boring at times, but I kept watching because of the cleverness, intelligence, parody, and wit. I think this will appeal a limited audience, but those who 'get it' will enjoy it. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Flipped this on late at night and was not expecting a musical so I was caught off guard and kinda like a deer in headlights for most of this. ‘Eccentric' is how I'd best sum it up in one word, it surprised me.... good or bad, and I'll never know what I'd have thought of it if I knew it was a musical going into it. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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