Surprisingly understated film based on the true story of Rocky Dennis (Eric Stoltz) who suffered from the rare facially disfiguring disorder craniodiaphyseal dysplasia. Co staring Cher (as Rocky's mom) and Sam Elliot as her love interest, while Laura Dern (whose character is blind) is the object of Rocky's affection.
Film goes in some unexpected directions. Most of the Cher characters friends are bikers and she has drug problems, Rocky is arguably better adjusted. When Rocky expresses to his mother his concern about never making it with girls, she hires him a prostitute. I also liked how most people are really decent to Rocky, I thought the carlessness of others towards his feelings was gonna be a much bigger part of the story.
Peter Bogdonovich's return to film making after a four year hiatus following his fiance's murder. It was also Bogdonovich's first hit since the mid 1970's, making $48.2 million off a $7.5 million budget. Great soundtrack. ***1/2
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