Mr. Wonderful (1993)
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53% of critics liked it
(19 reviews) -
44% of users liked it
(3,314 ratings)
A young man (Matt Dillon) is trying to go in with his friends on a bowling-alley investment, but finds that his finances are too strapped to attempt the venture. To curb his outlays, he begins arranging a marriage for his ex-wife (Annabella Sciorra) so he can end the alimony payments which keep him… More A young man (Matt Dillon) is trying to go in with his friends on a bowling-alley investment, but finds that his finances are too strapped to attempt the venture. To curb his outlays, he begins arranging a marriage for his ex-wife (Annabella Sciorra) so he can end the alimony payments which keep him in debt. ~ John Bush, Rovi
- Directed By
- Anthony Minghella
- Written By
- Vicki Polon
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Comedy
PG-13,
- In Theaters
- Oct 1, 1993 Wide
- Studio
- Warner Home Video
Critic Reviews
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Brian Lowry, Variety
Short on laughs but tinged with a pleasant European flavor.
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Derek Adams, Time Out
Writer/director Minghella's second feature brings ambivalence and a touch of realpolitik to the stuff of candyfloss romance.
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Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Without that yeoman cast effort and Dillon's easy charm, Mr. Wonderful could easily be mistaken for Mr. Potatohead.
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Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
One of those films where it's clear to the audience within five minutes what must obviously happen, and clear to the characters only at the end of the story.
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James Berardinelli, ReelViews
Mr. Wonderful doesn't aspire to be anything more than it is, and such a simple, uncomplicated presentation, coupled with likable characters, makes this film a fine example of light, romantic entertainment.
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Cast
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Matt Dillon
as Gus DeMarco
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Annabella Sciorra
as Leonora
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Mary-Louise Parker
as Rita
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William Hurt
as Tom
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Vincent D'Onofrio
as Dominic
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David Barry Gray
as Pope
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Bruce Kirby
as Dante
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Dan Hedaya
as Harvey
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Luis Guzman
as Juice
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Bruce Altman
as Mr. Wonderful
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Peter Appel
as Harry
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Paul Bates
as Marlon
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James Bulleit
as 1st Lecturer
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William Duff-Griffin
as Mr. Christie
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Arabella Field
as Patti
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James Gandolfini
as Mike
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Angela Hall
as Betty
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Jessica Harper
as Funny Face
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John Christopher Jones
as Miller
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Adam Le Fevre
as Kevin Klassic
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Renee Lippin
as Hannah
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James Lorinz
as Jos
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Bruce MacVittie
as Martin
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Joanna Merlin
as Loretta
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Harsh Nayyar
as Credit Union Officer
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Joe Paparone
as Building Super
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Frank Pellegrino
as Man in Elevator
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John Rothman
as Ralph
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Brooke Smith
as Jan
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Floyd Vivino
as MC
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Mary Louise Wilson
as Muriel Manners
- Debra Zane
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Saverio Guerra
as Man #1 -- Paul
- Seth Gilliam
