Lost In Yonkers
Richard Dreyfuss, Mercedes Ruehl and Irene Worth star in the acclaimed film adaptation of Neil Simon's Pulitzer Prize-winning comedy, Lost In Yonkers.
Set during World War II, Lost In Yonkers tells the story of two brothers who are sent to live with their domineering grandmother after their mother's death. Strong as steel and twice as cold, Grandma Kurnitz (Worth) rules her roost with an iron fist. And caught in her grasp is the boys' lovely Aunt Bella (Ruehl), who has the mind of a child and the dreams of a woman. But when Uncle Louie (Dreyfuss), a small-time gangster with plenty of "moxie" arrives, everyone gets a surprising second chance at happiness. Worth and Ruehl both won Tony Awards for their stage performances, and Dreyfuss adds a scene stealing turn as Louie. Together with Neil Simon and director Martha Coolidge (Rambling Rose), this remarkable trio of actors makes Lost In Yonkers a magical, must-see voyage of discovery.
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Lost in Yonkers - Dina
Refreshingly different from the average picture. Funny and serious alternately and very well acted. There are even a few tear jerker moments. The young actors are particularly impressive as it can be very difficult to find such talent in young ones. These stalwart youths will do what it takes to help their dad, but they are quite afraid of the situation they are thrown into. They do discover that not all is as bad as it seems (except, maybe, when it comes to their grandmother) and are able to form bonds with otherwise little known family members. This won't hold any interest for very young children, but otherwise could be enjoyed by all.2 1/2 Stars - bleuorchid21
After their mother's death, Arty and Jay move in with their tough-as-steel grandmother and childlike aunt Bella. All seems fairly normal until their uncle Louie, a smalltown gangster, decides to shack up back at home, which makes their lives all a little more interesting.
Richard Dreyfuss stars as Louie who has some good comedic moments, Mercedes Ruehl is Bella who brings a great childlike innocence mixed with adult tendencies to the role, and Irene Worth plays Grandma Kurnitz who doesn't seem to want anyone else around, other than to boss them around. David Strathairn plays the goofy Johnny, a man who works at the local movie theatre and won the heart of Bella.
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Lost in Yonkers - Dina
Refreshingly different from the average picture. Funny and serious alternately and very well acted. There are even a few tear jerker moments. The young actors are particularly impressive as it can be very difficult to find such talent in young ones. These ...2 1/2 Stars - bleuorchid21
After their mother's death, Arty and Jay move in with their tough-as-steel grandmother and childlike aunt Bella. All seems fairly normal until their uncle Louie, a smalltown gangster, decides to shack up back at home, which makes their lives all a little more ...