Only You

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6.5/10

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Robert Downey Jr. and Marisa Tomei in Only You (1994)

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Romantic Comedy Comedy Romance

As a teen, Faith was told that her destiny is a man named Damon Bradley. Years later, when she's about to marry someone else, a Damon Bradley calls to wish them well, and Faith blows off her... Read allAs a teen, Faith was told that her destiny is a man named Damon Bradley. Years later, when she's about to marry someone else, a Damon Bradley calls to wish them well, and Faith blows off her wedding to follow Damon to Italy.As a teen, Faith was told that her destiny is a man named Damon Bradley. Years later, when she's about to marry someone else, a Damon Bradley calls to wish them well, and Faith blows off her wedding to follow Damon to Italy.

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Trivia
This was Robert Downey Jr.'s largest paycheck up to this point in his career. He was paid over $2 million.

Goofs
When Faith first arrives at the airport, she goes to the departure board to look for the gate for Damon's flight to Italy. She points at one and nods her head as if seeing it, then continues on to the gate. However, there are no flights listed to any destination in or near Italy.

Quotes
Peter: The only problem is me because I'm in love with her. I love her more than she'll ever know. But... you're a lucky, lucky man. You've got the right name! Goodbye, Faith. Hope you two work it out.

Connections
Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: The River Wild/Jason's Lyric/Ed Wood/The Scout/Rapa Nui (1994)

Soundtracks
Once In A Lifetime
Written by Michael Bolton, Diane Warren and Walter Afanasieff
Produced by Walter Afanasieff
Performed by Michael Bolton
Courtesy of Columbia Records

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Featured review

8/10

A Love Letter to Italy

I have a problem with this film. I know it's schmaltzy, silly, OTT Romcom at its most cynically heart-tugging but I am simply a sucker for it - it gets me every time, most especially the last scenes at the airport (without wanting to give too much away) which always, and I mean always, squeeze a tear out of me.

I have to give it an 8/10 because the film holds a quasi-gravitational pull on me - the moment I catch a tinsy glimpse of it if channel-hopping I am compelled to watch the film in its entirety - again. And while in this confessional mode, Robert Downey Jr is incredible in this film; how was he ever so cute? Marisa Tomei is also a feast for the eyes and their chemistry is sensational. But Bonnie Hunt steals the show - she is immaculate in this role and demonstrates a keen sense for deadpan humour.

Best of all though is the scenery, the setting - Italy itself. The photography is sumptuous, idealised and mixed with a frothy Rachel Portman score we are being seduced by a 'fake' Italy if truth be told - it is impossible for somewhere to be so universally charming in every single shot. Even so, Italy is my favourite country in the world - the way it works its enchantments on the characters is totally true: Rome is gorgeous, the Tuscan landscape is stunning, the road trip to Positano and the town itself are breath-taking, a genuine evocation of the wonders and ambiance of those places. It gets me every time.

In sum - this film is lovely, heart-warming, escapist nonsense: a genuine guilty pleasure.