i just want to write a quick response to all those people who give this film a bad review because they think it isn not funny or that it bore . here the trick the film be not mean to be just a comedy . it get some depth to it . like many demme film it deal with people live in some of the odd corner of our society who be try to work out how to put together a fulfilling life for themselves . unfortunately and the movie and home video industry do not deal well with subtlety and drop this in the comedy bin . it be funny and but a lot of the humor be off beat . however and the heart of the movie be not about the humor but about the people in it . it may not be one of the great film in the world but it be solid and entertaining . and the cast be one of those that show why casting be an art unto itself . michelle pfieffer be great and this may be the film that show she have some act chop to add to her beauty . mercedes ruehl be a big hoot and get to chew the scenery in the way only she can and in a role which require it . throw in oliver platt and joan cusack in small role and the talented dean stockwell . and even chris isaak and you have get a great cast throughout which here and as usual and make a great difference . matthew modine be fun and but more important and he a major hottie in this movie . hot and cute and sexy . sit back and expect the unexpected and let the movie take you where it want to go and you should have a great time .