Romance & Cigarettes

2005
15
1h 45m

IMDb RATING

6.2/10

13K

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Dark Comedy Parody Comedy Musical Romance

This down-and-dirty musical set in the world of working-class New York tells the story of a husband's journey into infidelity and redemption when he must choose between his seductive mistres... Read allThis down-and-dirty musical set in the world of working-class New York tells the story of a husband's journey into infidelity and redemption when he must choose between his seductive mistress and his beleaguered wife.This down-and-dirty musical set in the world of working-class New York tells the story of a husband's journey into infidelity and redemption when he must choose between his seductive mistress and his beleaguered wife.

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IMDb RATING

6.2/10

13K

YOUR RATING

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Awards
- 1 win & 3 nominations total

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Trivia
The movie was delayed for almost two years because of James Gandolfini's commitment to The Sopranos (1999).

Goofs
When Nick first comes into the house toward the beginning of the movie, his daughter's band is playing outside. When he shuts the front door, the music volume does not change. It should become more muffled with the door shut.

Quotes
Nick Murder: Would you give me one more chance? Please? I'll do anything! Anything! I'll give you anything! I love you. Maybe I don't know how to show it like they do in the movies or in books but I love. I have love to give.

Connections
Referenced in Ebert Presents: At the Movies: Episode #2.23 (2011)

Soundtracks
A Man without Love
Written by Barry Mason, Daniele Pace, Mario Panzeri & Livraghi (as Roberto Livraghi)
Used by permission of Universal - On Backstreet Music, Inc. (ASCAP)
Performed by Engelbert Humperdinck
Courtesy of Decca Music Group Limited
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
Also performed by James Gandolfini (uncredited) with chorus

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Featured review

8/10

Nice experiment of mixed genres that worked well

Construction worker Nick Murder (James Gandolfini) is married with Kitty (Susan Sarandon) and has three daughters. However one day Kitty discovers a written message Nick sent to another woman. After a fire where he takes service as a fireman with his best friend Angelo (Steve Buscemi) he goes again to his mistress Tula (Kate Winslet), and she asks Nick to choose between her or his wife. Nick has to choose between the extramarital affair or redemption, and has to do it before it's too late.

ROMANCE AND CIGARETTES is quite a strange experiment in its own way. From the plot it looks like a sentimental comedy yet it has also drama moments and looks a bit like a musical. This blending of genres worked greatly and I have to say it, I have never seen something like this before! The cast is full of great names (James Gandolfini, Susan Sarandon, Steve Buscemi, Kate Winslet, Christopher Walken in an explosive cameo as Sarandon's cousin who loves singing even in restaurants, Eddie Izzard, Elaine Stritch and Mary Louise Parker) which gives all entertaining performances. The direction by John Turturro (who even has a brief cameo as a male dancer) is slick and fluid.

If you are in the right mindset, you might probably love this movie especially if you want to see something unique.