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Romance & Cigarettes (2005)

Romance & Cigarettes (2005)
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Actor and filmmaker John Turturro wrote and directed this emotionally resonant blend of music and drama. Nick Murder (James Gandolfini) is an ironworker who has been married for years to Kitty (Susan Sarandon), who works as a seamstress and is the mother of Nick's three daughters. While Nick loves his wife, his head is turned by Tula (Kate Winslet), a sexy salesgirl at a lingerie shop, and soon they're having a passionate affair. When Kitty finds out about Nick's infidelity, she becomes enraged and kicks him out of the house, forcing him to decide what he really wants out of life and what is most important to him. Along the way, many of the characters in the film periodically turn to their favorite songs to explain and amplify their emotions, lip-synching along with the original recordings. Romance & Cigarettes also stars Steve Buscemi, Mandy Moore, Christopher Walken, Eddie Izzard, and Elaine Stritch. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Starring:
James Gandolfini, Susan Sarandon, (more)
Director(s):
John Turturro
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Romance & Cigarettes

Actor and filmmaker John Turturro wrote and directed this emotionally resonant blend of music and drama. Nick Murder (James Gandolfini) is an ironworker who has been married for years to Kitty (Susan Sarandon), who works as a seamstress and is the mother of Nick's three daughters. While Nick loves his wife, his head is turned by Tula (Kate Winslet), a sexy salesgirl at a lingerie shop, and soon they're having a passionate affair. When Kitty finds out about Nick's infidelity, she becomes enraged and kicks him out of the house, forcing him to decide what he really wants out of life and what is most important to him. Along the way, many of the characters in the film periodically turn to their favorite songs to explain and amplify their emotions, lip-synching along with the original recordings. Romance & Cigarettes also stars Steve Buscemi, Mandy Moore, Christopher Walken, Eddie Izzard, and Elaine Stritch. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
106 mins

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Director(s):
John Turturro
Writer(s):
John Turturro
Producer(s):
Ethan Coen, John Penotti, John Turturro
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Situations, Sexual Situations, Profanity)
Categories:
Romance
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Linda D.

    Written and directed by John Turturro and produced by the Coen Brothers. That being said I expected something different and far and away from the mainsteam - wanted that. So as far as expectation goes that's all I expected. Was I ever surprised to find out that this is a musical! Not a few songs in the movie but a straight up very little talking - lots more singing musical. I was put back by that at first. I was in a little bit of shock and trying to wrap my mind around James Gandolfini jumping and leaping around in the street singing "A Man Without Love". Once I settled in and committed myself to this quirkly movie though I really really started to enjoy it. Mega cast that all delivers.

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    Mark A.

    I don't usually care for comedy, but this had me laughing all the way through. Snappy dialogue, great visuals, and the music just made the movie for me. The movie did take a serious turn at the end, but that only reinforced the message that actions have consequences and love hurts and betrayal hurts even more. This film was a departure for Turturro and the Coen influence was apparent. Great cast. Great collaborative effort.

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    Robert G.

    Hilarious! Surprising; and with the star power playing some weird and bizarre scenes it kept us riveted. BTW I would have loved to have been there with the director and crew cracking up as the tape rolled.

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