SummaryA 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
Only the Lonely
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Mixed or Average
47
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6.4
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
47
19% Positive
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67% Mixed
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75
Despite its implausibilities, Only the Lonely disarms you with its innocence. [24 May 1991, p.E1]
63
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]
50
Lonely ends up being confused and repetitious. [27 May 1991, p.B08]
50
Only the Lonely comes close enough to being halfway watchable that some may call it a Candy triumph. [24 May 1991, p.7D]
50
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.
40
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.
25
Only the Lonely is for only the desperate.
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