Crossing Delancey | | Cast : | Amy Irving, Peter Riegert | | Director : | Joan Micklin Silver | | Studio : | | | Format : | | | Released Date : | September 16, 1988 | | DVD Released Date : | | | Language : | | | Audience Rating : | PG (Parental Guidance Suggested) | | | BUY THIS DVD FROM AMAZON |
Customer Reviews
| Rating |  | | Date | May 20, 2005 | | Summary | Crossing Delancey | Content
 | Life is like that. Sometimes the things we are searching for are right under our noses or waiting for us in Grandmas kitchen as our heroine Izzy discovers. There are too many of us seduced by things that are superficial in this world,trying to create a glamorous image for ourselves that only finds us living alone in an empty flat. I saw this movie and made many changes to my life. No more jerks. Found a lovely kind caring man just across the street. It sure worked for me |
| Rating | | | Date | February 06, 2005 | | Summary | Another plea for a DVD | Content
| There are plenty of fine reviews of this quirky gem of a movie that is easily the equal of Meg Ryan romantic comedy trifecta ("When Harry Met Sally," "Sleepless In Seattle" and "You've Got Mail). I needn't add that this film contains the collective best perfomances of Amy Irving (at her most alluring), Peter Reigert and Jeroen Krabbé (whatever happened to him?) as well pleasant turns by the irreplaceable Reiz Bozyk and Sylvia Niles, a pre-Spiderman Rosemary Harris and David Hyde Pierce before he went on to his eventually cloying portrayal of Niles Crane on "Frasier" (he was also nicely used in "The Fisher King").
Actually, I simply wanted to add my voice to the cry for a DVD - I wore out my VHS tape by watching it so many times. |
| Rating | | | Date | January 21, 2005 | | Summary | A MASTERPIECE! | Content
| THIS IS A WONDERFUL SWEET STORY. THE PERFORMANCES ARE OUTSTANDING AND THE STORY LINE IS BOTH FUNNY AND ETHNICALLY ACCURATE. SEE IT AND FEEL GOOD. I HAVE IT ON VHS AND AM ANXIOUSLY WAITING FOR A DVD FORMAT. WHY IT HASN'T COME OUT YET IS BEYOND ME. IF THE STUDIO DOESN'T RELEASE A DVD FORMAT,THIS WONDERFUL MOVIE WILL BE LOST. SO SAD WHEN YOU CONSIDER ALL THE TRASH MOVIES THAT HAVE COME OUT ON DVD... |
| Rating | | | Date | December 29, 2004 | | Summary | It's A Crime This Gem Isn't On DVD Yet! | Content
| Why has this understated masterpiece of romantic comedy not been reissued on DVD? As far as I'm concerned, it blows away 99% of the romantic comedies out there these days!
I rather enjoyed this story of how a beautiful, intelligent woman finds true love in the absolute LAST place one would ever think of looking. Amy Irving brings an amazing depth, realness and understanding of the struggles of old vs new ways to the character of Izzy, on the one hand, striving to be part of the literary world while taking care of her grandmother, perpetually trying to fix up Izzy old-world style (hiring a matchmaker played with hilarious sizzle by Sarah Miles). Izzy starts to fall for an arrogant self-absorbed author of trashy novels while the one who really can love her fully for who she is is right under her nose at the neighborhood pickle stand.
It's hilarious watching how Izzy is slowly convinced of Sam's (Peter Reigert) realness and genuine caring for her, and of course, Izzy waking up to the reality that her author wants nothing more than an administrative assistant he can sleep with. And even in the midst of all the laughs, the film comes across as EXTREMELY believable and lets you into the world of its characters and NEVER lapses into trashiness or crassness.
There are unique comic moments aplenty, like Izzy having "Some Enchanted Evening" sung to her while at a diner with her best girlfriend, the near-disastrous first encounters with Sam, and a hilariously harrowing taxi-ride (the driver is just learning how to drive while his mother talks him through it) that leads her back to true love.
In an era of lame special effects movies and actors that can't act to save their lives, "Crossing Delancey" is a breath of fresh air of believable characters that you can actually care about and have depth, excellent writing AND acting and brisk comedic pacing! Can't recommend it enough!
Please WB, REISSUE THIS ON DVD!!!!! |
| Rating | | | Date | November 02, 2004 | | Summary | Relaxing & Delightful | Content
| If you liked Sleepless In Seattle, While You Were Sleeping, You've Got Mail, or Somethings Gotta give this movie is another relaxing take on middle aged romantic comedy involving professionals. And really I should say just ordinary people facing the day to days of life. I've watched this movie over and over because I like it but it really de-stresses me...is that a word? It also reminds about what's really important in a relationship and how we can get all twisted up with the wrong priorities for who we chose...or don't. Try this movie 'cause you're gonna like it. |
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