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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 70.0 / 100
1991·Comedy / Romance·1h 44m

ONLY THE LONELY

“Before he can tie the knot, he has to untie the apron strings.”

Danny Muldoon, a Chicago policeman, still lives with his overbearing mother Rose. He meets and falls in love with Theresa Luna, whose father owns the local funeral parlour. Naturally, his mother objects to the relationship, and Danny and Theresa must either overcome her objections or give up the romance.

Above the Line
Chris Columbus·DirectorChris Columbus·ScreenplayJulio Macat·Director of PhotographyMaurice Jarre·Original Music ComposerRaja Gosnell·Editor
Cast
John Candy·Danny MuldoonMaureen O'Hara·Rose MuldoonAlly Sheedy·Theresa LunaKevin Dunn·Patrick MuldoonMilo O'Shea·DoyleBert Remsen·SpatsAnthony Quinn·Nick AcropolisJim Belushi·Salvatore Buonarte (as James Belushi)Joe Greco·Johnny LunaMarvin J. McIntyre·Father Strapovic
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 1
Chris Columbus·Director
Writing· 1
Chris Columbus·Screenplay
Camera· 3
Julio Macat·Director of PhotographyPernell Youngblood Tyus·Camera OperatorPaul Vombrack·Second Unit Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Raja Gosnell·EditorPeter Teschner·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Maurice Jarre·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 4
Dan Webster·Art DirectionJohn Muto·Production DesignMary E. Vogt·Costume DesignRosemary Brandenburg·Set Decoration
Production· 2
John Hughes·ProducerHunt Lowry·Producer
Other Departments· 16
Freddie Hice·Stunt CoordinatorTim A. Davison·StuntsVincent Donohue·GafferDanny Costa·StuntsRichard M. Ellis·StuntsRichard L. Duran·StuntsRick LeFevour·StuntsBob Elmore·StuntsTroy Brown·StuntsMaryann Kelman·StuntsStacy Logan·StuntsMario Roberts·StuntsAl Wyatt Jr.·StuntsCris Thomas-Palomino·StuntsKay Whipple·StuntsDick Oakes·Gaffer
By the Numbers
70.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.4
OF 10
IMDb
65%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$25M
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Only the Lonely's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#8B4513
#000080
Mood
Humorous, Lighthearted, Romantic
Composition
Layered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a low-angle shot looking up at the legs of a woman wearing a blue floral dress with a white lace trim, sheer stockings with seams, and”

comedyromance
Key Elements
Woman's LegsBlue Floral DressWhite Lace TrimSheer StockingsBlack High Heeled ShoesMan's Brown Jacket
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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