Crossing Delancey
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Movie Reviews of Crossing Delancey
Movie Review: A Warm & Endearing Romantic Comedy
Summary: 5 Stars
The 1988 film "Crossing Delancey" is a heartwarming & funny story about a single, thirty-something Jewish woman named Isabelle 'Izzy' Grossman (Amy Irving, who was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress for her work in the 1984 film "Yentl") living in New York. Her beloved grandmother, Bubbie Kantor (Reizl Bozyk, 1914-1993), decides to enlist the help of a lower east-side Jewish matchmaker, Hannah Mandelbaum (Sylvia Miles), to find Izzy a husband. Izzy, who works in a prestigious Manhattan book store, is not really interested, but when Hannah sets Izzy up on a date with a local Jewish businessman named Sam Posner (Peter Riegert), Izzy reluctantly goes out with him. Izzy likes Sam, but with her desire to be modern, Sam's business of selling kosher pickles makes Izzy uncomfortable. Sam remains interested in Izzy and even gives her a gift of a new hat, but Izzy starts to become attracted to a handsome & popular novelist named Anton Maes (Jeroen Krabbé). However, she eventually finds that Anton is a bit egocentric and reconsiders Sam, who, naturally, isn't initially sure whether Izzy is serious about him.
With endearing & engaging characters and a good plot, "Crossing Delancey" is a delightful film for which Amy Irving received a Golden Globe nomination for "Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy/Musical". (The award went to Melanie Griffith for her work in the 1988 film "Working Girl".) Overall, I rate "Crossing Delancey" with 5 out of 5 stars and highly recommend it to anyone that enjoys romantic comedies and am very glad to see it finally become available on DVD.
Movie Review: An adorable romantic movie to warm your heart
Summary: 5 Stars
"Crossing Delancey" is one of the most delightful romantic comedies ever made. Amy Irving is perfectly cast as the uncertain Isabelle, drawn to Sam but put off by the fact that he is a pickle vendor. Peter Riegert is charmingly in love with her and properly offended when she tries to palm him off on one of her friends. Too late, she realizes that she really does want him and then has to work to get him back. Jeroen Krabbe is the monkey wrench that almost wrecks the works. Isabelle's grandmother is the cutest one of the lot, and Sylvia Miles as the marriage broker--hilariously disgusting. This is a movie I've been waiting for years to get on DVD; it's timeless, and I never tire of watching it. There is something about Amy Irving's sensitive portrayal of Isabelle that makes the movie sweet, even though you ponder at her misguided affections in the beginning. Peter Riegert is also well cast as the handsome "pickle guy" with a heart for Isabelle. In fact, I would say that he really makes the movie what it is. If I could give this more than 5 stars, I would. This is a perfect gem of a movie, and my only regret is that they didn't make a sequel. This adorable movie will warm your heart and have you laughing.Movie Review: A Good Film ... and Great Soundtrack
Summary: 5 Stars
It's about time that this distinctive little film was released on DVD. I certainly got my money's worth on the VHS, which I've watched again and again over the years. Although I'm not a great fan of romantic comedies, this is a special one. It captures beautifully the confusions of the heart and head when one's self-identity and self-worth become linked to outward societal values rather than to inner human values. The film also underscores just how extraordinary the "ordinary" can be. Good stuff, a bit like a quirky fable, touching and often downright funny.
What makes Crossing Delancey particularly special is the soundtrack, which features music by The Roches, a trio of sisters who attracted some popularity in 1980s, and whose song-writing talents and terrific harmonies never quite lifted them to the height of fame they deserved. Their music is perfect for this film, and having one of them, Suzzy Roche, as a member of the cast is a crowning touch.
All in all, a good little movie with good performances and enough enjoyment and substance to bear repeated viewings.
Movie Review: A movie well worth watching
Summary: 5 Stars
I love this movie for many reasons, but what I took away from it most of all was the dignity of the character played by Peter Riegert. He doesn't ask to be approved of, he knows his worth, and walks proudly through his simple and unprovocative life. He shows the character of Izzy what really matters in life in a quiet and utterly charming way, and in the end he is the source of strength that every woman would love to find in a man. Peter Riegert is a very fine actor who has made some wonderful films, and his portrayal of Sam in this film is as good a job of acting as one could ask for. While not a real fan of Amy Irving, she does a good job, and the other actors are very enjoyable. But the story line carries the film as much as the acting, it is just a good love story about real people with real life joys and heartaches, and it's thoroughly enjoyable. One of the few movies in my archives that I have never tired of watching.Movie Review: Brilliant film!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
I had forgotten about this movie. I only had a taped version from tv and it was edited. Getting the dvd made for some very interesting time for me. This movie isn't just about the crazy and zany ways of Jewish grandmothers, or yentas or even pickle shop owners. It takes you inside New York City and gives you a look into a unique book store, a delicatessan, a gym, a park, a French restaurant and day to day life for folks who live and work there. Amy Irving was just coming into her own at the time she made this and it's a shame we don't see more of her these days. At least we get a full look into her talent here. She dazzles. She's gorgeous, and her character isn't afraid to show her vulnerability. But with all that's so NY and so great about this Jewish yarn, the stealer of the show is the Bubby! "Ay da pain" "oh my shoulders...ahh the knees". Brilliant!