Richard Dreyfuss and Holly Hunter lead an all-star cast in this critically acclaimed tale of life, love and chance. Jilted by her boyfriend, Renata (Hunter), the oldest daughter of a close-knit Italian-American family, falls in love with Sam (Dreyfuss), an abrasive and forcefully charming businessman. But neither her spirited sister (Laura San Giacomo), her down-to-earth father (Danny Aiello), or her supportive mother (Gena Rowlands) can tolerate Sam's often obnoxious intrusion into their family circle. Aggressive and overwhelmingly generous, Sam proceeds - with only the best intentions - to disrupt and nearly demolish Renata's family. Love, humor and forgiveness go once more around as the Bellas try to balance Renata's happiness with their family's survival in this funny and often touching story, directed by Lasse Hallstrom.
1 Yes...Its on DVD!
Yaaaaah! I just wanted to share with you all that Once Around in on DVD....I just bought it yesterday!!!!! I love this movie!!!!!!!
2 DVD Please
I would purchase this movie on DVD too. I really liked it. The actors are excellent.
3 Rich and lusty with life
A cast of Richard Dreyfus, Holly Hunter, Gena Rowlands & Danny Aiello would be hard to beat. Their characters are all richly expressed. Richard Dreyfus plays a wonderful role in this film and he does it with a fascinating lustiness. It is my favorite of his many excellent portrayals and one of my favorite movie characters. This film is perfect for a story of family, for romance and both can't-take-my-eyes-or-hands-off-of-you new love and matured love and for a plot that you can't forsee which carries you headlong through joy and sadness and a wealth of other emotions. There are some unique and memorable visual images.I've seen this movie a dozen times and appreciate it more each time. Like a great book, you are sorry when it ends and you have to part company.
4 I WANT THIS MOVIE IN DVD
PLEASE I WANT KNOW IF THIS MOVIE IS RIGHT NOW AVAIBLE IN DVD FORMAT, IF NOT WHEN DO YOU THINK I CAN GET IT.
MY E-MAIL IS: rrbarreda@yahoo.com
5 One of the most overlooked films!
This is a true gem of a story about love and family. Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter and Danny Aiello should have all been nominated for oscar's for their incredible performances in this quiet masterpeice. If you don't shed a tear and feel better about your life after watching this film. You are missing emotion. What surprises me is why this has never gotten released on DVD yet! Buy It! Rent It! Watch it! and "Fly To The Moon"!
6 Fly me to the moon
I saw this movie a week ago and I loved it!
7 A True Love Story
Once Around is one of those 'different' love stories. It's about the younger woman falling in love with a man, somewhat older than she. But the difference in their years has nothing to do with the amount of true love that he has for her.
His love for her is absolute. His love for her is honest. And his love for her is undying.
Unfortunately, the difference in their years, and their cultural differences (he is from Lithuania) causes a large conflict with her family. This is what tries harder than anything to come between them. However, their love for each other will never allow it to become an issue. They are married, they have a child, and their love grows beyond all bounds.
The point of the love story is simple, it grows, evolves, blossoms, and possesses their lives, to the point that when her family still finds conflict with him, she simply tells them to make a choice.
They do, and all of their lives are forever changed, and the end of the movie gives a whole new meaning to the words in the title, "Once Around." Enjoy this movie for what it is. Enjoy the love, the strife, the difficulties, but most of all, enjoy it for what it brings out in all of us. And don't be afraid to shed a tear. For, it will truly be a tear from the heart.
And remember, life is only 'once around' Give it your best.
8 An all time favorite!!
I loved this film! I am a Dreyfuss/Hunter fan, and adore them in this movie. "Fly me to the Moon", has become a special song to me.
9 Once Around Deserves one more time around
What a great film. Holly Hunter and Richard Dreyfus shined in this movie. I have seen this film at least 10 times and every time I cry. What a beautiful love story.
10 Fly me to the moon
My husband and I loved this movie so much that we named our first born Renata. He also plans to "sing" to her on her wedding day. A truly emotional, wonderful, Italian love story.
11 once around forever
I love this movie. Watched it on home video years ago, and I was a fool for not buying it because now it is not available. We lifted our wedding song from this movie, and any time there is something to be celebrated we find a traffic circle, and go once around. It is one of my all time favorites.
12 Sorry I never got a video copy.
This movie is love with true passion. Passion for the love of life and living it to the max and the passion of being in love. I want this video! I have seen it on TV once. I would love for my husband to see this one.
13 A masterpiece in need of recognition
Richard Dreyfuss shows a dimension not previously demonstrated. His persona as a self-absorbed success who is unaware that he hurts others, reminds me of so many people I know in real life. Ditto Holly Hunter as a Plain Jane searching for love. Danny Aiello and Gena Rowlands, once again, show us that thier talents are used to perfection. Halle Hallstrom seems incapable of making a bad movie. That this picture failed to find its audience in first run, can now be corrected thru home video. I am looking for a DVD release, but in the meantime, my VHS tape holds up after repeated viewings. As with Moonstruck, you don't have to be Italian to love this film!
14 One great neglected film.
3 Weddings and a Funeral...
'Once Around' is a film all about ceremony--about ritual, tradition and family. Sam (Richard Dreyfuss) is a rich older man falling for the younger Renata (Holly Hunter) while her family looks on, not sure what to make of Whirlwind Sam. Is Sam simply a superficial, living-for-the-moment egotist? Or is he a rare, and easily misunderstood, creature of guileless passion as Renata believes?
Superb, subtle cinematography and perfect casting. Hunter and Dreyfuss are the name stars, but Gena Rowlands is every bit as good. And one could say that Danny Aiello's actually makes this 'his' film.
Another gem from Lasse Hallstrom, master of the honest sentimental film. 'Once Around' hits the heart and rings true, and it's a thousand miles away from sappy.
15 Once Around
This is a movie you will either love or hate. The main character is a bit out there but the message of love and acceptance is very clear. All the actors give excellent performances. It is one of my favorite movies
16 IF YOU EVER FELT MISUNDERSTOOD
THIS FILM SURPRISED ME WHEN I FIRST SAW IT IN THE THEATRE, ALREADY A DREYFUS AND HUNTER FAN ALOT OF CREDIT GOES TO THE DIRECTOR LASSE HALLSTROM (CIDER HOUSE RULES) FOR A BEAUTIFULLY UNPREDICTABLE STORY. WHEN MY FRIENDS AND I TALK ABOUT OUR FAVORITE FILMS OF ALL TIME THIS IS ONE. SOMEHOW I FEEL EVERYONE CAN RELATE TO ONE OR MORE OF THE CHARACTERS. CHECK IT OUT!
17 Omce Around
While some ppl saw Dreyfuss' role as obnoxious, imho it began that way . . . but ended on a truly different note. Love and humility won out in the end. This film has become a favorite of ours and we do hope it will be released on dvd.
18 Omce Around
While some ppl saw Dreyfuss' role as obnoxious, imho it began that way . . . but ended on a truly different note. Love and humility won out in the end. This film has become a favorite of ours and we do hope it will be released on dvd.
19 Once Around
this movie made me laugh and cry. It's about sacrifice, love of family and friends. The performances of Holly Hunter and Richard Dreyfuss were exceptional.
20 A little know gem,funny ,sad and ever engaging .
I have seen this movie three times and I never cease to be amazed at the touching performances given by this wonderfull cast of actors.
21 A little know gem,funny ,sad and ever engaging .
I have seen this movie three times and I never cease to be amazed at the touching performances given by this wonderfull cast of actors.
22 This is a funny yet touching film.
Once Around is a must see about the different kinds of love and relationships that we experience in life. It is a must see for parents; it sheds light on the dynamics of their children and the mates they choose. As we all know, parents do not always understand or approve of who their children fall in love with. This film shows us that although we may not like our childrens' significant others, their partners often have the ability to bring them a joy that they have never known. After all, this is what is important, isn't it? This film also reminds us that relationships are often complicated among families, and that sometimes we must sacrifice and compromise for those whom we love. Finally, it also reminds us that life is short, and we often do not appreciate others until it is too late. This movie is a definite must see for learning and entertainment!
