Review of Frankie and Johnny

I was let down after viewing this movie recently. I know that romance movies aren't usually Al Pacino's area and in my opinion, it shows in this movie. He (Pacino) and Frankie have absolutely no chemistry at all. It was like they were forced into these roles and had no joy in doing them at all. Michelle Pfiefer is on auto-pilot as she drags like molasses throughout the entire flick. I've never been a big fan of her films and this is definitely NOT one of them. Come on, Al, you're a darn fine actor! What on god's green earth were you thinking when you agreed to sign on for this movie. $$$$ is the real answer, of course. I'm sure I don't blame him, but I just don't buy into his character at all. He's not convincing at all. Stick to mafia movies, Al, it's what you do best. Carlito's Way, Godfather, Scarface, Dog Day Afternoon, Donnie Brasco, all movies MUCH better than this one was. Even Scent of a Woman, Simone, The Recruit were much better. Pacino is one of my all time favorite actors, but this movie is crap. This is my opinion and I'm sticking to it like a feather on Big Bird's big #$*)ing back! 1/2 * out of 4 *'s