Only You (1994)

48% of critics liked it
(23 reviews)
68% of users liked it
(20,824 ratings)

A woman throws caution to the wind in the pursuit of the man of her dreams -- whom she's never met -- in this romantic comedy. Eleven-year-old Faith (Tammy Minoff) and her cousin Kate (Jessica Hertel) are playing with a Ouiji Board when Faith asks who she will marry -- the magic oracle answers… More A woman throws caution to the wind in the pursuit of the man of her dreams -- whom she's never met -- in this romantic comedy. Eleven-year-old Faith (Tammy Minoff) and her cousin Kate (Jessica Hertel) are playing with a Ouiji Board when Faith asks who she will marry -- the magic oracle answers "DAMON BRADLEY," and Faith is convinced that she will one day meet this ideal love. Fifteen years later, Faith (Marisa Tomei) has yet to meet her perfect man and has settled for Dwayne (John Benjamin Hickey), a sweet but boring foot doctor whom she's engaged to marry, with Kate (Bonnie Hunt) helping her plan the festivities. The day before the ceremony, Faith gets a call from one of the groom's friends, who won't be able to attend because he's travelling to Italy instead -- and his name is Damon Bradley. Convinced that fate is trying to tell her something, Faith hops on the next flight to Venice, where she searches for the elusive Damon, and along the way meets the charming Peter Wright (Robert Downey, Jr.). This was Tomei and Downey's second romantic pairing, following their roles in the biopic Chaplin. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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Rating, Runtime: PG, 1 hr. 48 min.
Directed By: Norman Jewison
Genres: Comedy, Romance

In Theaters: Oct 7, 1994 Wide
On DVD: Jan 20, 2004
Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
Jewison's romantic comedy is a well-made fluff, a handsome trifle that's easily watched and just as easily forgettable; a pale effort compared to Jewison's Moon Struck, and Marisa Tomei is really not a romantic lead.
Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily
One of those movies that evaporates from memory the moment you leave the theater.
Rob Thomas, Capital Times (Madison, WI)
Too schmaltzy by half, and Downey and Tomei just never click.
Karina Montgomery, Cinerina
Unfair but true, not so much good
James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette
"Moonstruck II," it is not
John J. Puccio, Movie Metropolis
The scenery alone is worth the price of the DVD.

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Manu G

A love story written in the stars Very good movie! Marisa Tomei and Robert Downey Jr. did an amazing job. The story was very easy to follow even though it has a very unrealistic theme. A very nice romantic comedy with a destiny ending. Destiny. Faith (Marisa Tomei) believes that… More
A love story written in the stars Very good movie! Marisa Tomei and Robert Downey Jr. did an amazing job. The story was very easy to follow even though it has a very unrealistic theme. A very nice romantic comedy with a destiny ending. Destiny. Faith (Marisa Tomei) believes that two soul-mates can be united if they find each other. From the Ouija board, she has found the name of her missing half, and it is D-A-M-O-N B-R-A-D-L-E-Y. Later, at the carnival, the fortune teller sees the name Damon Bradley in the Crystal Ball and Faith is convinced. She is told that "You make your own destiny,...don't wait for it to come to you", but she is looking for Damon. 14 years later, she is engaged to a dull podiatrist and plans to marry until she gets a call from one of his classmates who is on his way to Venice, Italy. The classmate is Damon Bradley. Rushing to the airport to see her soul-mate, she misses him and the plane, but decides, then and there, to go after him. So Faith and her sister-in-law Kate both board the next plane for Italy hoping to find her Damon.
♥Robyn

Robert Downey Jr shows his passionate side in this romantic comedy about a young woman, Faith Corvatch (Marisa Tomei), who believes that the love of her life is a man she's never met and she travels to Italy in pursuit of this man she thinks is her destiny.
Wildaly M

Cute and good.
Conner R

A super-charged romantic comedy with a ton of heart and great characters. Both Marisa Tomei and Robert Downey Jr. are flawless at what they do here, they play people that you can't wait to spend two hours with. Their charm is pouring out and it makes this love story of mistaken… More
A super-charged romantic comedy with a ton of heart and great characters. Both Marisa Tomei and Robert Downey Jr. are flawless at what they do here, they play people that you can't wait to spend two hours with. Their charm is pouring out and it makes this love story of mistaken identity even more engaging. I really don't think this follows the average structure of the rom-com, so therefore it is all the more impressive. It doesn't hurt that the story takes place in Italy, a perfect backdrop for the puzzle that this story contains.
Leigh R

Crazy, but sweet...
Mason W

Only You, starring Marisa Tomei and Robert Downey Jr. is a sweet romantic movie. It is about a teacher whom believes that hthe man she is destined to be with is out there. The name Damon Bradly is what she is told from a fortune teller and then travels to Italy to meet her dream… More
Only You, starring Marisa Tomei and Robert Downey Jr. is a sweet romantic movie. It is about a teacher whom believes that hthe man she is destined to be with is out there. The name Damon Bradly is what she is told from a fortune teller and then travels to Italy to meet her dream come true to see if this mysterious man is her true love....it is very cute.
Michael S

Saw this on TV last night and I've got to admit... what an enjoyable chick flick. Sure it was hokey, cliched and far-fetched, but it was entertaining and featured some fine actors.
Red L

Only You is a cute movie. It works well when all you want is a feel-good movie. The scenes of Italy are fine too, although I preferred Under the Tuscan Sun for Italian scenery.
jay n

wants desperately to be light as air and ends up labored
Dannielle A

Over-the-top ridiculous yet LOL funny. Some romantic parts as well.
Naughtia N

A sweet movie about a woman called Faith who through a Ouija board discover the name of the man she's going to marry. She goes for a long time without finding this man and sets to marry another one instead. When she discovers that her dream man is located in Italy she immediately… More
A sweet movie about a woman called Faith who through a Ouija board discover the name of the man she's going to marry. She goes for a long time without finding this man and sets to marry another one instead. When she discovers that her dream man is located in Italy she immediately goes there to find him.
Donna D

One of my favorite romantic comedies with a great location of Italy! I loved this movie so much! Marisa Tomei and Robert Downey, Jr. are terrific together in this sweet comedy.
Erin C

Pretty cheesy. I really only wanted to see this for RDJ. Otherwise, this would've been really bad.
Sunil J

Cheezy but sweet enough to be enjoyable. The chemistry between Tomei and Downey Jr. is great!
Sarah B

I seriously fell for this film. Mainly due to the romance, the interplay and chemistry between the two leads, the two leads themselves: Robert Downey Jr. is self-explanatory but Tomei doesn't deserve the Oscar backlash as she is clearly a great actress and I just love this… More
I seriously fell for this film. Mainly due to the romance, the interplay and chemistry between the two leads, the two leads themselves: Robert Downey Jr. is self-explanatory but Tomei doesn't deserve the Oscar backlash as she is clearly a great actress and I just love this film's unpredictability.
Jessica v

Far too many cliches to give this film much credit... but there was some fun to be had. And honestly, only RDJ could deliver such pre-fabbed, sticky sweet lines with any sincerity. Kudos. The plot is often amusing and quirky, though the script is often a bit laboured. Catch this… More
Far too many cliches to give this film much credit... but there was some fun to be had. And honestly, only RDJ could deliver such pre-fabbed, sticky sweet lines with any sincerity. Kudos. The plot is often amusing and quirky, though the script is often a bit laboured. Catch this one on TV if you can - if nothing else, you'll giggle at the pure silliness of it.
Leo L

A favorite.