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- 1991
- PG-13
- Twentieth Century Fox
- 1 h 44 m
- 1991
- PG-13
- Twentieth Century Fox
- 1 h 44 m
Summary A Chicago cop must balance loyalty to his overbearing mother and a relationship with a shy funeral home worker.
Directed By: Chris Columbus
Written By: Chris Columbus
- 1991
- PG-13
- Twentieth Century Fox
- 1 h 44 m
- 1991
- PG-13
- Twentieth Century Fox
- 1 h 44 m
Only the Lonely
47
5.8
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Summary A Chicago cop must balance loyalty to his overbearing mother and a relationship with a shy funeral home worker.
Directed By: Chris Columbus
Written By: Chris Columbus
Where to Watch
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 21 Critic Reviews
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19% Positive
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4 Reviews
67% Mixed
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
14% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
Metascore
Mixed or Average
Based on 21 Critic Reviews
47
19% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
67% Mixed
14 Reviews
14 Reviews
14% Negative
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
Despite its implausibilities, Only the Lonely disarms you with its innocence. [24 May 1991, p.E1]
As it is, Only the Lonely offers a passable evening's entertainment, complete with teary-eyed moments and clever touches of bittersweet comedy. [24 May 1991, p.24]
Lonely ends up being confused and repetitious. [27 May 1991, p.B08]
Only the Lonely comes close enough to being halfway watchable that some may call it a Candy triumph. [24 May 1991, p.7D]
The performers keep you watching (Candy, I’m convinced, could be a fine dramatic actor), yet the movie itself is a thin procession of clichés.
By the time everyone's done their darnedest to undermine this romance and the tirelessly selfless St. Danny has begun to contemplate cutting the apron strings, they've all nearly worn out their welcome. It's simple, sweet and uninspired.
Only the Lonely is for only the desperate.
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