Mr. Wonderful (film)
| Mr. Wonderful | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Anthony Minghella |
| Produced by | Marianne Moloney |
| Written by |
Amy Schor Vicki Polon |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Michael Gore |
| Cinematography | Geoffrey Simpson |
| Edited by | John Tintori |
Production company | |
| Distributed by |
Warner Bros. (North America) The Samuel Goldwyn Company (other territories) |
Release dates |
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Running time | 98 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $13 million |
| Box office | $3,125,424 (USA) |
Mr. Wonderful is a 1993 romantic comedy film directed by Academy Award winning director Anthony Minghella.
The film stars Matt Dillon, Annabella Sciorra, Mary-Louise Parker, William Hurt and features one of the few appearances of Vincent D'Onofrio as a romantic character.
Synopsis
Gus (Matt Dillon), an electrician, wants to purchase a bowling alley with his friends. The problem is that he still pays alimony to his ex-wife, Leonora (Annabella Sciorra). Gus, realizing that if he can get Leonora to remarry the alimony stops, attempts to match-make Leonora with various men. James Gandolfini has a small part as one of Lenora's would-be suitors.
In the course of his match-making, and after Gus breaks up with his girlfriend, Rita (Mary-Louise Parker), Gus and Leonora discover that they still care about each other.
Cast
- Matt Dillon as Gus
- Annabella Sciorra as Leonora
- Mary-Louise Parker as Rita
- William Hurt as Tom
- Vincent D'Onofrio as Dominic
- Dan Hedaya as Harvey
- Bruce Kirby as Dante
- Luis Guzman as Juice
- Brooke Smith as Jan
- Bruce Altman as Mr. Wonderful
- James Gandolfini as Mike
- Vanessa Aspillaga as Marie, Dante fiancée
Reception
The film received mixed reviews.[1][2][3] It holds a 53% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Box office
The film was not a box office success.[4]
References
- ↑ "Mr Wonderful". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2012-06-09.
- ↑ "A Story of Electricity: Men, Women and Con Ed". The New York Times. Retrieved 2012-06-09.
- ↑ "MOVIE REVIEW : 'Mr. Wonderful' Understands the Mating Game : This romantic comedy knows the secret of success--interesting characters who can provide a new take on an old subject.". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2012-06-09.
- ↑ "Weekend Box Office : 'Demolition Man' Fends Off 'Hillbillies'". The Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2010-12-30.
External links
- Mr. Wonderful at the Internet Movie Database
- Mr. Wonderful at Rotten Tomatoes
- Mr. Wonderful at Box Office Mojo