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55 out of 100

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6.6 out of 10

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  • Starring: James Gandolfini, Kate Winslet, Susan Sarandon
  • Summary: Romance & Cigarettes is a modern day musical, a dark and passionate comedy which tells the story of one man's journey into infidelity and redemption. It is about the hero, Nick Murder, and revolves around the repercussions of his adultery and doomed fascination with the flame haired seductress Tula. For Kitty, Nick's long suffering wife, his treachery is the final straw. With faith in her husband shattered she surprises even herself with the ferocity of her anger as she struggles to cope with his betrayal. It is only through a tragic twist of fate that Nick finally understands the extent of the pain he has inflicted on his family. With time running out he discovers the essential value of Kitty's love and respect. (Icon Entertainment International)… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 22
  3. Negative: 5 out of 22
  1. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    Romance & Cigarettes is the real thing, a film that breaks out of Hollywood jail with audacious originality, startling sexuality, heartfelt emotions, and an anarchic liberty. The actors toss their heads and run their mouths like prisoners let loose to race free.
  2. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Kyle Smith
    50
    It has cult item stamped all over it, and fans of (severely) experimental cinema might see it as a revelation. Most others will find that watching this movie is like having your senses beaten with a rake.
  3. TV Guide
    Reviewed by: Maitland McDonagh
    38
    The trouble is that Turturro's reach considerably exceeds his grasp.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 2 out of 6
  1. JimB
    10
    The film is a truly a magnificent work of art. I've read dozens of comments and they all seem to drag down the film as 'a good try' or a flop; but they compare the film which you just can't do to this film. It stands alone and is art and good film art. The film is actually very deep and very meaningful. Cigarette addiction is like a demon inside you it can tear you in half trying to rid yourself of the addiction that’s what this film is about; the tearing in half of your self between pursuit of the good for your self and the pursuit of the flesh, the world, pleasure. Pursuit of pleasure will in the end be painful and ones life in the end will be questioning, why did I do that. You have to live with it and live with it you will. If your a dead brain dumb f... you'll really struggle with this film but if your looking for entertainment (and it is very entertaining) that’s almost a documentary of the funny side of the mind and heart of the above mentioned struggle you'll really enjoy this. This will remain a classic for decades. And keep in mind after reading 'others unfair criticism' that particularly in this move, nothing is in it that is not meant to be in it, it isn't a mistake or an over site its the way it is meant to be. John Turturro knew what he was doing there is no mistake, he knew exactly what he was doing. A brave marvellous effort. I just disappointed very few comments can truly see and understand the film its quite simple, and its not hard work to do so, just hard to be honest with your self... which few are capable off.… Expand
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  2. RachelH.
    10
    AWESOME hysterically funny star casted movie. Bound to be a cult classic. Christopher Walker..YES YES YES!!!! Susan Surandan double yes. Mary Louise Parker...hysterical...Mandy Moore..who knew she was so good? And Kate Winslet steels the show totally AMAZING in this role..she blows us all away. Full of camp.nostalgia....over the top hilarity..a kind of absurd and demented west side story back drop...full of delicious archetypes and yummy stereotypes all in humor and wit. We LOVE IT!!!… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. Ethan
    3
    Although this movie features music, it is not necessarily a musical per se. Modern musical... maybe but its not played out to be a classic musical. First of all, when I first saw the cast list, I thought this movie was going to be amazing. Even if Turturro had to raise most of the money himself after not getting picked up for several years I still thought it would be great. However, I was unpleasantly surprised as I watched this horrible pretentious film. Although there were star performances, especially from Kate Winslet. The spectacular acting was not enough to take away from the corniness and convolution of the film. I'm not being naive in criticizing the presence of the music, I'm just saying that I think the movie would have been better if it was purely acting and lacking of the artsy portrayal through the music. A stellar cast and a horrible screenplay... this movie was too good to be true.… Expand
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