Released in 1992
Genre- Legal, Comedy
10/10
Main Cast: Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei, Ralph Macchio, Mitchell Whitfield
Screenplay: Dale Launer
Direction- Jonathan Lynn
BRIEF INTRODUCTION A comic legal drama about two friends, framed for a crime they didn’t commit. Joe Pesci’s character is then appointed as their lawyer (Vinny) to defend them in court. His comic interactions with the judge, court, and the new city, with his girlfriend form the second half of the film.
The Movie One of the funniest movies of the 90s, very thoughtfully put together by the director and the writer, a legal drama with a comic tone backing it. The conversations in the film make sure that the audience doesn’t stop laughing till the end.
Performances Joe Pesci Being a huge fan of Pesci’s work in all the Scorsese movies, it was completely unexpected for me to see him in a role like this. Pesci’s image of being a tough guy in his previous films had no reflection on his character in this film except for his accent. To be honest, his performance amazed me till the end.
Marisa Tomei Tomei was the perfect choice for the character of Lisa. Her performance made the film very interesting, especially, the last part. Other than Pesci and Tomei, I found Fred Gwynne’s performance (who played Judge Haller in the film) quite impressive, intense, and comic at the same time.
P.S. Marisa Tomei received the Academy Award (1993) in the Best Supporting Actress category for her performance in the film.
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