ok and first the good represent cher performance and the cinematography . although i be no cher fan and she give an excellent performance and her part be well write . the cinematography be well do and capture a sense of romance . the rest represent a thin plotline and nicholas cage performance and and a totally unhumorous and weak attempt to portray an italian american family from new york . firstly and everytime time cage open his mouth i cringe . i do not know what kind of accent he be try use . i honestly do not and it sure wasnt any new york or italian accent i have ever hear . it be quite surreal . and it wasn not because i be some stickler for accuracy and his voice just cloy in my ear . and i like nicholas cage in other performance . secondly and and this be purely anecdotal and but i have many italian relation and friend and acquaintance in new york city and and frankly i have get more laugh and felt more joy in the appreciation of the italian ethnic family by far than this movie provide . and that would be on a boring night at the house . what a let down .