Analysis Of The Film Moonstruck

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Moonstruck
The cycle of the moon is linked to the tides of the ocean, no stronger is the influence of the moon than at the end of its cycle when fullest. Like the ocean, the moon has impressive sway over many aspects of our life. Rarely does the moon get credited with the odd occurrences in life, however in the highly entertaining comedy, Moonstruck, the characters are strongly aware of the presence of the moon and how it makes them feel. This move portrays beautifully two intense themes; infidelity and the comically big attitudes within Italian communities. I will break down these themes and show how well they compliment each other in this three time oscar winning movie.
In life infidelity is an entirely abhorrent subject, however it is as commonplace as it is awful. In Moonstruck a majority of the characters are not being faithful to their significant other, but the movie somehow makes the topic light hearted and humorous. The main characters, Loretta Castorini and Johnny Cammareri played by Cher and Nicolas Cage, find each other through Ronny Cammareri, Johnny’s brother and Loretta’s soon to be husband. The two had given up on love after having bad experiences in the past. Upon meeting each other they begin a hilarious, overzealous affair. Loretta is not in …show more content…

They also have a very funny way of viewing things shown when Johnny yells at Loretta as Quoted by Chris Chase of New York Daily News “‘ I don’t care, I ain’t no monument to justice’” (Case 2). At this point Johnny is yelling like a lunatic. He blames his brother for the loss of his hand and his girlfriend, though Ronny’s only fault was talking to his brother as he tried to use a meat slicer. Johnny’s intensity never fades throughout the movie. This sort of family rivalry and superstition flows through the movie in an outrageous way that only an Italian family could

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