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80 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critics What's this?

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8.9 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 12 Ratings

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  • Starring: Stanley Tucci, Tony Shalhoub
  • Summary: The story of two Italian brothers, Primo (Shalhoub) and Secondo (Tucci), who immigrated to America with the dream of running a successful restaurant. As their business struggles, they pin all of their hopes on a lavish banquet honoring star vocalist Louis Prima, who a friend has promised to bring to the restaurant.… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 23
  3. Negative: 0 out of 23
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    By the end of the movie, we have been through an emotional and a sensual wringer, in a film of great wisdom and delight.
  2. San Francisco Examiner
    Reviewed by: Barbara Shulgasser
    100
    Big Night's beauty is the fact that it is about passion.
  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not credited)
    60
    The script is shapeless and it all goes on far too long.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. TravisR.
    10
    It is perfect.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. DavidO.
    10
    One of the finest "little movies" of the last 30 years. An absolute gem full of spot-on acting and wonderful writing.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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