My Cousin Vinny Movie
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TAGLINES
Rambo. Terminator. Indiana Jones. Vinny Gambini.
A Comedy Of Trial And Error
There have been many courtroom dramas that have glorified The Great American Legal System. This is not one of them.
While heading for college, Bill and Stan are arrested in Alabama when circumstances point to them as having murdered a convenience store clerk. Unable to afford an attorney, they turn to Bill's cousin Vinny, a brash New Yorker who took six tries to pass his bar exam. Worse, until now he's only taken personal injury cases, none of which have gone to trial. Dragging along his even more abrasive fiancee Mona Lisa Vito, Vinny will have to straighten up fast, and keep out of jail himself, if he's going to win the case.
| Joe Pesci | Vincent 'Vinny' Gambini |
| Ralph Macchio | William 'Billy' Gambini |
| Marisa Tomei | Mona Lisa Vito |
| Mitchell Whitfield | Stan Rothenstein |
| Fred Gwynne | Judge Chamberlain Haller |
| Lane Smith | D.A. Jim Trotter, III |
| Austin Pendleton | John Gibbons |
| Bruce McGill | Sheriff Dean Farley |
| Maury Chaykin | Sam Tipton |
| Paulene Myers | Constance Riley |
| Raynor Scheine | Ernie Crane |
| James Rebhorn | George Wilbur |
| Chris Ellis | J.T. |
| Michael Simpson | Neckbrace |
| Lou Walker | Grits Cook |
| Jonathan Lynn |
7.20 out of 10 (18546 votes)
Visitor Reviews
A favorite movie
posted on 31 Aug 2009The perfect cast, including Ralph Macchio, Joe Pesci and Marissa Tomei, are fantastic in this comedy about two college students from New York who are accused of murder. The only lawyer they can find to defend them is cousin Vinny Gambino (Pesci), an auto mechanic turned attorney who just passed the bar six weeks before. Yes, there is a lot of foul language and wise-cracking, but the tenderness and loyalty in the relationships in the movie are charming.
Feel Good Comedy About "City Slickers" Colliding With "Southern Bumpkins" In Courtroom "Drama"
posted on 31 Aug 2009I cautiously first went to see "My Cousin Vinny" when Marisa Tomei won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actress, because--unlike many people--I don't like Joe Pesci. I still don't like Joe Pesci, BUT the role of Vincent LaGuardia Gambini in "My Cousin Vinny" is perfect for him, and his performance is stellar. For me Joe Pesci is Vincent Gambini and Vincent Gambini is Joe Pesci. And, it was my opinion when I first saw "My Cousin Vinny," as it is now after watching the DVD I just got, that Marisa Tomei more than deserved the Oscar. It is my opinion, moreover, that many times award winning performances are discredited by viewers because the actor is performing so well that it appears they are not acting at all. (Please note that I count myself among those who see the Oscars as politically driven; so, when I agree with them--which is seldom--I am truly standing up to be counted).
The product description does a fair job of describing the story outline; although it hardly makes "My Cousin Vinny" sound nearly as funny as it is. But the movie is about more than two kids from the city mistakenly arrested for murder in (the implicitly implied "redneck") Alabama. The film is a light-hearted study of culture clashes, where all characters have stereotypical traits and stereotype the other characters themselves. The movie is also about assumptions--along with the inherent danger of such--and how the "meaning" of these assumptions vary with regards to experience and socialization. "My Cousin Vinny" also examines gender roles--and it is here that Tomei shines--and education/science versus experience and common knowledge. But, most importantly, "My Cousin Vinny" demonstrates the importance of "doing the right thing," regardless of the consequences (and in some cases the legality of the action). Pesci's character finally "gets it," and is able to find his way; but only through the assistance of Tomei's character and the trust of Billy Gambini (inconsistently performed by Ralph Macchio).
As for the other reviewer's triad about the language in this DVD version of the movie, as compared to the bleeped television version, I have these comments: 1) the movie is rated "R," which should have informed you about the probability of profanity; 2) while it may seem like there is a lot of profanity in the movie, it is completely applicable to the way these characters would actually speak--and I suspect that there is actually less profanity than it sounds like; 3) when "My Cousin Vinny" was made (1992), most movies were moving towards increased use of profanity--especially "R" rated movies; and 4) is overt profanity that much worse than suggested or ribald "comedy?" Moreover, just how does the sudden inclusion of (generally appropriately used) profanity into any dialog--films or otherwise--change the humor or make it no longer funny? In fact, I personally hear just as much, if not more, profanity used by children, teenagers, adults, and seniors at the store than in the movie; which I believe is gross misuse of profanity, but is the way of life today. For me, and I am sure many others, a great funny movie, is a great funny movie in spite of the language. Remember, there was a day when movies couldn't even rely on language to be funny.
Now for the mystery I am having trouble understanding: Why is this version of the DVD/VHS not being lumped together with the other versions with regards to reviews? To date (12 June 2008), there is only one review listed for this version, while there are 129 reviews for the other version currently available. This is so uncharacteristic of Amazon! And, in near ultimate irony, it appears that there is no difference between this version and the other "lower priced" (I got mine when it was sale) version, other than the fact that this version has a gold cardboard slipcase (the box inside is exactly like the other one) and the listing has the wrong actors!
Update--1 July 2008: If this review was not helpful to you, I would appreciate learning the reason(s) so I can improve my reviews. My goal is to provide help to potential buyers, not get into any arguments. So, if you only disagree with my opinion, could you please say so in the comments and not indicate that the review was not helpful. Thanks.
And my f-bombs are ticking like this!
posted on 31 Aug 2009Okay, since no one has bothered to write a review I'm going to tell it like it is. This movie isn't what is appears to be. Like the unsuspecting few who have only seen this on TBS and in it's edited form, I was shocked by the amount of foul language. I was stupid enough to buy it on DVD thinking it was a funny movie. Funny ha ha it ain't. I've never heard so many f-bombs in a comedy like this. I'm not a prude, but for a movie that's supposed to be funny, it not only annoys but also distracts. Soon, the movie starts to lose it's comic luster and soon it's just painful to sit through. I won't go into the plot because everyone knows what this movie is supposed to be about. But one has to wonder why the writer thought it would be funny to get Joe Pesci to repeat his Goodfellas performance. And I'm still in shock that Marisa Tomei walked away with the Oscar for what amounts to an over the top and mediocre performance at best. I keep wondering how many bottles of Scope did they have to go through just to finish the movie. Poor Fred Gywnne! But at least he makes this worth watching when you're not hitting the mute button in between cursing. And Ralph Macchio went on to a career at Marvel Comics! I wonder why? Could have been a great comedy with the quick fire dialogue that's tarnished by someone's faulty rationale that cussing is funny! NOT!!! Tape it off cable and get the "clean" version, otherwise you're in for a night of serious ear scrubbing after you sit through this!
Justice Served
posted on 21 Aug 2009A tremendously successful adaptation of cultural extremes as north meets south in arguably the funniest movie of the decade. Joe Pesci plays a lawyer with a conscience in successfully defending two innocent individuals, including a relative played by Ralph Macchio. The movie never falls victim to any lulls as the entire cast supports this comic genius.Marisa Tomei is the beautiful, witty and gritty girlfriend of Pesci's Vinnie who aids him in the case through her incredible knowledge of automotive craftsmanship. Fred Gwynne plays an Alabama judge who can't quite figure out what Pesci is all about and has even more difficult time in understanding Pesci's New York accent. A rib-tickler for the generations, if a time capsule was constructed for the 1990's this movie would be a mandatory addition.
Funny, But The 'Youts' Could Have Had Cleaner Mouths
posted on 01 Jul 2009Like most people, I loved this film when it came out. I watched it and laughed all the way through it several times. I got a kick out of about all the characters, particularly Fred Gwynne, whom I always enjoyed in his two old TV series: "The Munsters" and "Car 54, Where Are You?" Joe Pecsi provides most of the laughs as the defense attorney. A lot of people also laughed at Marisa Tomei's character here, too.Watching this 10 years later in 2002 was kind of a shock. I had changed and now was totally offended at the extremely large amount of profanity and particularly the high usage of the Lord's name in vain (five in the first five minutes alone). It's funny how you can deaf to that sort of thing. Tomei's super-Brooklyn accent, which also was funny 15 years ago, now sounds like chalk on a blackboard - just brutal.However, if the profanity or accents don't annoy you, this is a very, very funny movie and one of the more popular ones of its day. Gwynne made the word "yout" (for youth) funny by mocking Pecsi. It isn't just that word; the whole film is well-remembered. I was talking about this movie to several people in recent and all of them had nothing but fond remembrances of "youts" and other humorous scenes and words in this movie.
: A funny little comedy that is rather slight but has plenty of fun sequences and benefits from some very good delivery
posted on 23 Apr 2009As they pass through Alabama, young Bill and Stan stop off at a garage where Bill accidentally steals a can of tuna. When they are arrested by the police they assume it is for this offence and confess to it – only to find themselves accused of murder in the same garage. Desperate for help, they are grateful when Bill's cousin Vinny comes to defend them. Having just passed the bar on his sixth attempt, Vinny is able to bluff his way into the court but his street-attitude and relaxed approach (not to mention bad luck) puts him on the wrong side of the judge from the very start; not a good thing in a case where everyone is pushing for the death penalty.If you are looking for a sassy little comedy that is sparky fun despite not amounting to much then this is a good a place as you could start as this film is a lot of fun and has stood up well over the ten years since its release. The basic plot is about a murder case but if you are coming to this film looking for a courtroom thriller then forget it because, although the plot is enjoyable it is pretty slight. However what it does do well is deliver a consistently funny tone as well as a good collection of laughs spread over the film. It won't have you rolling in the aisle but for me it did have me consistently amused and that is as good as a film that has a lot of hit and misses – the humour is nicely pitched and it was fun to watch. The script is well written and provides fun although some viewers will miss the highs of other comedies or will bemoan the fact that the film appears to lack energy and just roll along slowly.However a big reason it all works so well is the great delivery from a great cast. Pesci's career is a strange one of mostly support roles and here is one of his few leading roles and easily his best. He plays against his crazy Italian type well to reveal a more vulnerable character that creates a mood that suits the self-deprecating humour that asks us to find him funny but still like him. Of course, he comes very close to losing the film to Marisa Tomei who deserved her Oscar (and how much more of a surprise was it for a comedy role to win one of the main awards?). She is very funny in a clichéd role that she still manages to make feel fresh and witty – others have done similar Italian-American characters but made them annoying, she makes it funny and sassy. Macchio and Whitfield are OK but really they are just a plot device and they fill that role well enough. Gwynne is a delight; Lane Smith is well played; McGill is a familiar face and the various small town characters are all well played and convincing.Overall this is a fun film that may not across as high energy or having a hilariously funny script but it produces a consistently amusing tone with plenty of enjoyable sequences and has stood up very well over the past decade. Pesci plays it perfectly, Tomsei is wonderfully sassy and Gwynne's support makes the courtroom scenes even more fun.
Colorful courtroom comedy is a bit overlong but still manages to please...
posted on 30 Mar 2009MY COUSIN VINNY is the kind of comedy that makes its point pretty early on when it's apparently going to be a battle of wits between a fast talking New York lawyer (JOE PESCI, who only passed his bar exam after six tries) who finds himself embroiled in the Alabama court system and a stern and uncompromising Judge Waller (FRED GWYNNE) who takes an instant dislike to his lack of courtroom decorum.The brash Vinny comes to Alabama to help his nephew and his friend, innocents accused of a convenience store murder who seek his help as a last resort. Vinny's equally brash and foul-mouthed girlfriend MARISA TOMEI is along for the ride and turns out to be the saving point of the trial when she exhibits a knowledge of automobile engineering that's hidden by her crude behavior and comes as a real surprise in the amusing and cleverly written courtroom windup.JOE PESCI is excellent as the lawyer who antagonizes the judge so much that he has him jailed twice during preliminary hearings. FRED GWYNNE does a masterful job as the disbelieving judge trying to get the lowdown on this clown in his courtroom. And MARISA TOMEI is priceless as the loyal girlfriend who pleads all along to be helpful to Vinny because she knows that his knowledge of the law is extremely limited. When she finally gets her chance to shine, she walks off with the film and it's easy to see why she copped a Best Supporting Role Oscar for her work here.The other supporting standout is the job done by RALPH MACCHIO as Bill, the nephew who sends for Vinny and then has second thoughts about maybe using a public defender. MITCHELL WHITFIELD as his friend Stan, accused of being an accomplice to murder, is also excellent.Enjoyable nonsense all the way through, never much of a lull except for a weak sub-plot involving a bully who stiffed Vinny's girlfriend for $200. It's unnecessary in a film that runs two hours instead of a breezy ninety minutes but the film only occasionally gets sidetracked and it never runs out of steam.
Pesci, Tomei. Need I Say More.
posted on 12 Mar 2009Two dim-wits from New York (Ralph Macchio and Mitchell Whitfield) become the victims of circumstance in the deep south in this hilarious courtroom farce. Macchio knows that his one hope is the titled character (the priceless Joe Pesci) and his red hot girlfriend (Marisa Tomei in a well-deserved Oscar-winning turn). The two use street smarts to show the small-town folks that the case is not as cut-and-dried as it seems. 4 stars out of 5.
the best movie!
posted on 28 Feb 2009i have actually LOST COUNT as to HOW MANY TIMES i've seen this movie! for me, it gets BETTER EACH TIME I WATCH IT! we have cable (we're SOOOOO etc... spoiled! LOL!) and each time i 'channel surf' and it's on, i sit and watch it! PLUS, we have it on DVD too! i am from brooklyn, ny and I KNOW people who actually "TAWK" that way! i do, but i don't have THAT heavy a brooklyn accent 'cause i lived out of state for a few years. ( i learned how to 'tawk' properly... LOL!) anyway, the movie is great! very well written, very detailed characters, perfect actors for the roles! i LOVE how you can see vinny 'growing' as a lawyer each time he's in the courtroom! it's wonderful! joe pesci is wonderful as vinny! i CANNOT see ANYONE else in those roles! no way! honestly, each time i watch it, i find NEW things! very funny movie too! joe pesci & marisa tomei have great chemistry too! i LOVE them all!
Well done
posted on 11 Jan 2009This is a repeat view for my wife and I. The movie rolls through a well paced and skillfully directed set of very funny circumstances centered around two college boys wrongfully arrested for murder in the "deep south". Even the opening song fits well. Pesci and Tomei are great together! She deserved the supporting actress award for this, her character as a well-acted and fun to watch Brooklyn chick. Pesci is very strong in this and shows a good range. My Cousin Vinny keeps building to a very satisfying ending with big laughs, a cute side-plot and even a little love mixed in without gratuitousness. It is an execise in good comic timing. I highly recommend this film, especially for married couples who know what fun a good fight can be.
Joe Pesci is once again great in this court comedy.
posted on 30 Dec 2008I have watched this movie plenty of times and i still like it just as much as i did the first time. Joe Pesci stars as the fast talking, foul mouthed Italian lawyer (who has never been to court). He has to try and prove that two guys, being on trial for murder didn't do it. Of course this has some hilarious consequences in which Vinny (Joe Pesci) does a fantastic role. Marisa Tomei plays the part of Vinny's girlfriend with a love for automobiles. The chemistry between the main characters is great and the jokes are fresh and really funny. One of my favorite characters besides Vinny is the judge, masterfully portrayed by Fred Gwynne. I rate this movie 7/10
A laugh-out-loud comedy that will leave you laughing until it hurts!
posted on 03 Dec 2008In my opinion, MY COUSIN VINNY is a laugh-out-loud comedy that will leave you laughing until it hurts! In my opinion, Judge Haller's (Fred Gwynne) face looked like a mask. I don't mean that in a negative way. As a matter of fact, I thought it was a very nice-looking, mask-like face. I laughed really hard every time Vinny (Joe Pesci) walked into the courtroom wearing something unusual got awakened by a loud noise, such as a factory whistle, and yelled, "What the f*** is that?" Please, don't say I have a twisted sense of humor. That's just the way I am. There was only one person that sort of annoyed me, and that was Lisa (Marisa Tomei). This was because she was a little snobby, especially when she was on the stand. Plus, she should have treated Vinny with a little more respect while he was defending Bill (Ralph Macchio) and Stan (Mitchell Whitfield). Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say that this is one of the funniest films of 1992! Now, in conclusion, if you are a fan of Joe Pesci, and you haven't seen this laugh-out-loud comedy that will leave you laughing until it hurts, I highly recommend it!
Deserving of all the kudos
posted on 22 Sep 2008Really a terrific film..difficult to make a courtroom comedy without it seeming too over-the-top but this one manages it. Great performances from Pesci, Tomei (well-deserving Oscar winner), Fred Gwynne (in his last film), and a downright hilarious, side-splitting cameo by Austin Pendleton. His courtroom sequence, which follows another great scene, is one of the funniest scenes I have ever seen in a film. Recommend this one.
Joe Pesci's funniest Movie to Date!
posted on 07 Sep 2008Two friends from New York, William Gambini (Ralph Macchio) and Stan Rothenstein (Mitchell Whitfield)are mistakenly charged with a murder they didn't commit. William Gambini sends for his cousin Vinny played by Joe Pesci to defend them. One of my favorite character actors Lane Smith plays the prosecutor Jim Trotter III. Joe Pesci shines in this movie as Vinny Gambini and Marsia Tomei plays his girlfriend Mona Lisa Vito. If your a fan of comedy you should see this movie it is a 5 star classic.
A laugh-out-loud comedy that will leave you laughing until it hurts!
posted on 20 Aug 2008I just saw this movie three Fridays ago, and, in my opinion, MY COUSIN VINNY is a laugh-out-loud comedy that will leave you laughing until it hurts! In my opinion, Judge Haller's (Fred Gwynne) face looked like a mask. I don't mean that in a negative way. As a matter of fact, I thought it was a nice-looking mask-like face. I laughed really hard every time Vinny (Joe Pesci) walked into the courtroom wearing something unusual got awakened by a loud noise, such as a factory whistle, and yelled, "What the f*** is that?!" Please, don't say I have a twisted sense of humor. That's just the way I am. One person that sort of annoyed me was Lisa (Marisa Tomei). This was because she was a little snobby -- Especially when she was on the stand. Plus, she should have treated Vinny with a little more respect while he was defending Bill (Ralph Macchio) and Stan (Mitchell Whitfield). Before I wrap this up, I'd like to say that this is one of the funniest films of 1992! Now, in conclusion, if you are a fan of Joe Pesci and you haven't seen this laugh-out-loud comedy that will leave you laughing until it hurts, I HIGHLY recommend it!
Hilarious movie!!!
posted on 11 Aug 2008I bought this movie not long ago (mostly just because Ralph Macchio was in it, which by the way, is oh so hot!), but I thought that it was really good. I think it was really funny, too. I give it an 11 out of 10. I think everyone did a really good job in the movie. Ralph Macchio especially, though, because all he has to do is sit there, and I am entertained all day long! However, I thought he, especially was funny. My favorite scene was where he goes, "Whoa! Wait a minute!" It is hilarious! He sounds so countrified. Which is a good thing since I, myself am from the country! Anyway, it was a great movie!
'Wise Guy' city slickster defends a fellow urban 'criminal' in a progressive and rather impressive court room comedy.
posted on 08 Aug 2008I think it's interesting to look at the title of the film and then to observe from whose point of view we see the events through. The word 'my' in the film's title 'My Cousin Vinny' suggests that William Gambini (Macchio) is the person we'll be seeing the film through the eyes of after he and his friend Stan Rothenstein (Whitfield) are arrested on serious criminal charges. But the Vinny of the title, who is played by Joe Pesci, is the focus here; he is the best character, the most interesting and if anything he is the one that endures the longest journey despite the two suspects having to endure jail, accusations and emotional anxiety.The overall gag of the film is one that is thin on the surface but lasts the duration of the film. Two years previously, Joe Pesci played Tommy deVito in Goodfellas; a psychotic gangster who was always on the edge and never one to be made a fool of. So here, it is only natural that we should see him playing the clown or the fall guy for what the unfamiliar surroundings has in store for him. At first, it is the 'mud' that catches him out as it gets stuck on his cars tyres, rendering his car faulty. From here, it is a shrill whistle that occurs at 5 a.m.; a freight train that consistently passes at the same time and herds of animals being moved at equally early times – this is not New York. Who said the country side was easier to get some sleep in over the city? So Vincent Gambini is there to defend a relative and his friend from some pretty serious accusations, only thing is they aren't guilty and we know that from the very beginning: it is Vincent's case to loose because we assume the evidence to be so lacklustre that they surely cannot be charged. There was no gun found on their person after all, but such things are overlooked.Onto the case and during the early exchanges of the film, I actually assumed the entire thing was fake; a sort of sick 'Truman Show' stunt that tested weather characters would be able to help others out of trouble and discover themselves, simultaneously. Maybe it was a deliberate attempt to get some 'city-folk' framed so that they could send 'em to the chair and it be up to the city lawyer to get them out of it. Not to be. In fact, the whole thing is so ludicrous and seemingly false that thinking back, it is more of an establishment of helplessness and imminent catastrophe with an emphasis on scaring the characters and audience with the death sentence should they be charged. This aids with the dark atmosphere but is juxtaposed with the fact you cannot help but find it rather amusing that a crime they so obviously didn't do is being pinned on them.But then again, point of view can be re-applied here. What would the film be like if we had begun in the police station and hadn't had the point of attack involving the two kids and their road journey segment; including trip to the store? Would we be as sure as the rangers that they'd done it? Would the film be able to tiptoe around the fact there was no gun found? Something would have to have given way. But the film is really a focus on fishes being out of their water. Vincent is an informal and wise-talking guy thrown into a poor and rundown setting but tossed into an extremely formal situation in the process ie; the courtroom. The judge is Chamberlain Haller, and is brilliantly acted by Fred Gwynne, and its his rules or the jail house if you do not appreciate them. Then there is that acknowledgement that you can get a bar full of guys dressed like hillbillies who hustle and lack intelligence and yet can share the same space within the town that a man as decadent and educated as Judge Haller.So if Vincent is a fish out of water, how can he possibly utilise his ways by which he usually succeeds in a place that does the same theoretical thing but in a different manner? That's the film's question. Vincent is a character with big charisma, not ego and the two should not be confused. Vincent can talk the talk and he can walk the walk but in order to succeed in his mission he must do it by way of the book and not in his casual, carefree manner; something he learns through dress-sense, addressing those 'higher' than him and controlling his charisma as ill-timed profanities come out. Rather than do a 'wise-guy' act and 'big, bada, boom' your way through it all, Vincent learns to calm it down and address the situation more formally. There are two things that highlight this: the first is the gradual manner by which Vincent addresses the judge by standing up more and more to talk during the trail (he also addresses other people, as well) and two; the scene in the bar when he is talking to a barfly hustler and uses a string of formal sentences to sum up the situation and engage in conversation. The wise-guy would have done the same but in a lot less formal manner ie; hit the guy as soon and as hard as possible.If My Cousin Vinny works as a character piece in progression then it works overall because there is not much else on show. The comedy is there for those that look on the surface and, whilst I did not laugh consistently, there are one or two laughs overall. But it's the 'funny' events that tie in with Vinny's progression as he tries to save the day, even though William's 'confession' evidence disappears after the opening. Such questions should not be asked in a film as enjoyable as this one.
Flawlessly Hilarious Comedy
posted on 02 Aug 2008When two "Yankees" travel to Alabama, the trip takes a turn for the worse when they are arrested for the murder of a store clerk, all a misunderstanding over a can of tuna (literally). That's when they call Vinny (Joe Pesci in the perfect role), a less-than-perfect lawyer who has no experience whatsoever in murder trials. But his street smarts are a big help in the case, and to the flawless plot of the entire comedy. Marissa Tomei is equally perfect in her role, for which she garnered a Best Supporting Actress Academy Award. For any fan of comedies in general, this is perfect. --Bud Sturguess
One of my favorites
posted on 12 Jul 2008I can watch this film over and over again. Joe Pesci plays Vincent LaGuardia Gambini, a Brooklyn lawyer who is asked to defend his cousin and friend from a murder charge in Alabama. Marisa Tomei as Mona Lisa Vito, Vinny's girlfriend, deserved the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress, rare for a comedy to even be nominated for anything by AMPAS. I really liked Fred Gwynne as the no-nonsense Judge Chamberlain Haller, a great foil for Joe Pesci's laid back, easy going Brooklyn wise guy. Even his name, Chamberlain Haller, evokes seriousness. A lot of fun, especially the courtroom antics of Pesci. Highly recommended.
One of my all-time favorite movies!
posted on 31 Aug 2009When New Yorkers Billy Gambini (played by Ralph Macchio) and Stan Rothenstein (Mitchell Whitfield) are wrongly accused of murder in Beechum County, Alabama, they call in a lawyer they know - Vincent "Vinny" Gambini (Joe Pesci). He knows how to argue and how to get to the truth, but as a very-newly minted lawyer, does he really know what he's doing? Everyone seems to take an instant dislike to this smooth-talking city-slicker, but Vinny isn't going to let anything come in the way of his proving the boys' innocence.
Well, I must admit that this is one of my all-time favorite movies. On the down-side, and it is a big down-side, the swearing in this movie is strong and almost non-stop, with the f-bomb being thrown around like confetti on New Year's Eve. But, in spite of this, the movie is so well-made that you can't help but like it.
Joe Pesci is great, of course, but the rest of the cast carries their own weight, making ever scene in the movie really work. Marisa Tomei does an excellent job as Vinny's fiancé Ms. Mona Lisa Vito, and Fred Gwynne brings in a stellar performance in his last major role - Judge Chamberlain Haller. Plus, I found the storyline to be non-stop funny, and the mystery to be quite interesting.
Yep, this is one of my favorite movies, and I think it will be adored by audiences for many years to come. With the movie's language it's not for children, but it definitely is for everyone else!