TrueJoshNight
Truly Dreadful Film
Exoticalot
People are voting emotionally.
Dynamixor
The performances transcend the film's tropes, grounding it in characters that feel more complete than this subgenre often produces.
afms-97603
I thought the movie was really great overall but I expected a bit more of a development on Corrina's family, they seemed really great!What truly disappointed me was how the movie ended. Although I liked that Corrina and Manny had a happy ending, I really wanted to see her succeed in her professional life. Maybe, instead of just a bouquet of flowers, Manny could have said something about Corrina's contributions in the making of the jingle. Or helped promote her fabulous work with his contacts, help her achieve her dreams.
willmurphy6663
i was very surprised at the low rating for this film, however when you read the reviews there is very little negative comments. A little 4 year old girl/father lose their mother/wife in the sixties in America. the little girl is so traumatised by the loss of her mother that she becomes mute. the father is not sensitive enough to her emotional distress to be able to help her. Enter Whoopi Goldberg as a nanny who through emotional literacy and counselling skills/ or good mum skills whatever you want to call it is able to heal the girl. the other theme dealt with is the obvious issue of racism and cross cultural love: a beautiful little film, good acting well dealt withenjoywill
Pookyiscute
I've seen this movie countless times, and each time I see it, it still can bring a tear or two to my eye.Whoopie Goldberg and Ray Liota team up as the unlikely pair in this 1950's based piece about life, and the hardships that a death can bring.At the beginning of the film we meet Molly. A six year old who is attending her mother's funeral. From the beginning of the movie, she doesn't speak. Only, in loss of her mother. Her father Manny (Liota), deals with his wife's death, in his own way. It is necessary for him to eventually go back to work, so after several different failed interviews with potential nannies, Corrina Washington (Goldberg), not only walks into his house, but his life as well.Throughout the entire movie, you come to understand the inane instincts and emotions that humans have for one another, no matter the differences in life.I was most impressed with Wendy Crewson in the film. Someone, who's character is born for you to hate, she delivers it with perfection. I never liked her much as an actress for a long time, but recently I've come to appreciate her talents as an actress. You can see her shine in other movies, including, "To Gillian on her 37th Birthday" and "The Santa Clause".And, the best performance in my opinion is given by the little girl who plays Molly. You can see her in other movies, such as, "Napoleon Dynamite" and "Water World". She is a talent, even at such a young age, and she could have become so famous, if she had done more work earlier on, because of how talented she is.I recommend the movie to anyone who enjoys dramas with real humor in it, and 'back in the day' kind of stories. It's enjoyable and a delight. And, as a bonus, it's appropriate for all ages. So, don't feel embarrassed watching it with your kids, it's good and clean. :)
Eddy Durnan
Corrina, Corrina Manny Singer (Ray Liotta) is a struggling songwriter for a company that makes television commercials, who also has a loving wife and a daughter, Molly (Tina Majorino). When his wife dies, Manny's whole life falls apart, his daughter stops speaking, and he develops a creative block on his jingle-writing skills that threatens to get him fired. To solve one of these problems, he starts looking for a nanny for Molly, reluctantly settling on Corrina Washington (Whoopi Goldberg), a woman who has recently moved into town to stay with her sister, and who also happens to be black. Though far from the most efficient housekeeper in the town, Corrina clicks instantly with Molly, who eventually starts to speak again. Manny also takes a shine to Corrina, and a friendship soon forms between the two widows, but they can't seem to agree on what is best for Molly.As easy as it may be to classify 'Corrina, Corrina' as a fifties-set drama, I'm inclined to resist this temptation, for two main reasons. Firstly, aside from the underlying comments about race, the fifties setting is used only as a backdrop, with the focus on a very heartfelt dramedy, which leads me to my second point. 'Corrina, Corrina' is certainly moving, and there are times when you may feel the need to reach for a box of tissues. But it's also quite hilarious as well, and writer/director Jessie Nelson finds a fine balance between the dramatic and comedic beats to make a remarkable motion picture. Liotta, Goldberg and Majorino give wonderful performances, and these really do feel like real characters. A real winner.~ 8/10 ~
