Review of Racing with the Moon (1984) by Allen G — 21 Mar 2013
Goofy Cage at his best with some drunk Cage and karaoke Cage as a bonus!
Seriously though, this is a strong love story with a modest approach that, while not particularly original, stands out as one of the more charming and pleasant movies of the genre. The cast perform well and the story has enough going for it, even if it's not the most original script.
It's good visually and musically too and despite the romance throughout, it is believable. They are all themes we've heard before but they are repeatedly used by film-makers for a reason- when they are done right, they work. This film is an example of that. It may not be the most memorable "I love you" in film history but it's a convincing one nonetheless.
If you are a romantic then this will please you and even if you aren't this shouldn't be painful to watch. It's not the most engaging watch- it has a sleepy atmosphere about it but that could also be said to add to it's charm. It's a bit of a rarity and I'd think that only big fans of Penn or Cage (or both I guess) would get around to seeing this one but I think it deserves better than that.
An under-appreciated love story that manages to use common themes and plot lines successfully thereby creating a convincing and heartfelt film.
This review of Racing with the Moon (1984) was written by Allen G on 21 Mar 2013.
Racing with the Moon has generally received positive reviews.
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