I've not read many bad reviews for this film, and when I do it's usually someone whining and complaining about Hollywoods liberal agenda and how this film is simply a poor manifestation of that. Sorry but not every film about controversial subjects has to have a hidden agenda. I strongly suspect it's something else entirely, mainly the fact that a White male and a Black woman have a romance and certain narrow-minded people don't like to see that. They don't come right out and say this, but instead blame it on typical "Hollywood liberalism".
I don't agree. I think the writers had a story to tell, and this just so happened to be the subject matter. And what a wonderful little story it is. It tells the story of how a widower, played by Ray Liotta, and his daughter (Tina Majorino) who are trying to pick up the pieces of their life after the death of the mother (who by the way is never shown in the film). Ray Liotta immediately begins looking for a nanny to watch after his daughter so he can return to work. Whoopi Goldberg, who plays the title character, is the only one who seems to be able to reach the daughter and bring her out of her shell. The dynamics of Tina and Whoopi's relationship are what give the movie a real special quality. Whoopi, as always, is a joy to watch. And I just can't say enough about Majorinos acting abilities at such a young age. She's simply a natural, and I'm totally shocked that her career didn't take off like it should have. She's unbelievable.
Corrina, Corrina mixes just the right amounts of levity and drama to create a warm, heartfelt film that's easy to watch over and over again. There are just so many little moments that I can only describe as "adorable". I'm usually not so syrupy about films, but with this one I just can't help it. It never gets old.
I don't agree. I think the writers had a story to tell, and this just so happened to be the subject matter. And what a wonderful little story it is. It tells the story of how a widower, played by Ray Liotta, and his daughter (Tina Majorino) who are trying to pick up the pieces of their life after the death of the mother (who by the way is never shown in the film). Ray Liotta immediately begins looking for a nanny to watch after his daughter so he can return to work. Whoopi Goldberg, who plays the title character, is the only one who seems to be able to reach the daughter and bring her out of her shell. The dynamics of Tina and Whoopi's relationship are what give the movie a real special quality. Whoopi, as always, is a joy to watch. And I just can't say enough about Majorinos acting abilities at such a young age. She's simply a natural, and I'm totally shocked that her career didn't take off like it should have. She's unbelievable.
Corrina, Corrina mixes just the right amounts of levity and drama to create a warm, heartfelt film that's easy to watch over and over again. There are just so many little moments that I can only describe as "adorable". I'm usually not so syrupy about films, but with this one I just can't help it. It never gets old.