Corrina, Corrina

1994 "They needed a family. What they got was magic."
6.6| 1h55m| PG| en
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When Manny Singer's wife dies, his young daughter Molly becomes mute and withdrawn. To help cope with looking after Molly, he hires sassy housekeeper Corrina Washington, who coaxes Molly out of her shell and shows father and daughter a whole new way of life. Manny and Corrina's friendship delights Molly and enrages the other townspeople.

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Evengyny Thanks for the memories!
ShangLuda Admirable film.
Arianna Moses Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.
Zandra The movie turns out to be a little better than the average. Starting from a romantic formula often seen in the cinema, it ends in the most predictable (and somewhat bland) way.
bousemckalyn The movie was really great. The thing i don't like about it was the ending. The movie should have went on. That's probably why there is not a lot of likes. The movie was so great though. It surprised me!! But some parts of the movie made me mad. But other than that its an amazing movie!! But there is a lot of things that should've been added to the ending. Instead of just ending it randomly. The whole move was great up to the ending cause i thought there was going to be more surprising things. I love the actors and i think they did a great job through out the movie. I like how someone made this story up cause that had to take a good writer and producer to do something so amazing like that. Thank you Jessie Nelson for writing a great story like this and making it into a film!!!
Rocco Campanaro This simple picture depicting Manny, a middle aged man whose wife has recently died, makes one of the most difficult situations in his life: to hire a nanny to take care of their little daughter whilst he prioritises with his work. Despite this picture's lack of popular appeal and box office performance, it would seem intolerant to suggest that this picture is not a moving or deeply thought-provoking.The picture, set during the late 1950s, is a wonderful depiction of how two people so "different" can come together at a time when it wasn't politically or socially acceptable. The true stars of this movie, Goldberg and Liotta, portray the taboo of an interracial relationship at the time and convey this difficulty with such serenity and authenticity.The infrequent injections of Goldberg's comedy enable the film to be not just a sadistic and morbid tale of the hardships of America's shame, but an attempt to remind audiences that we have finally reached a place of equality where interracial love is acceptable. Goldberg's character is utilized as a tool to encourage mediation between the lost Manny and his daughter Overall, Corrina, Corrina is a truly beautiful film that raises the question of African-Americans being accepted into white society and serves a message to illustrate the history of America's black peoples and how, really, we're all the same.
Pookyiscute I've seen this movie countless times, and each time I see it, it still can bring a tear or two to my eye.Whoopie Goldberg and Ray Liota team up as the unlikely pair in this 1950's based piece about life, and the hardships that a death can bring.At the beginning of the film we meet Molly. A six year old who is attending her mother's funeral. From the beginning of the movie, she doesn't speak. Only, in loss of her mother. Her father Manny (Liota), deals with his wife's death, in his own way. It is necessary for him to eventually go back to work, so after several different failed interviews with potential nannies, Corrina Washington (Goldberg), not only walks into his house, but his life as well.Throughout the entire movie, you come to understand the inane instincts and emotions that humans have for one another, no matter the differences in life.I was most impressed with Wendy Crewson in the film. Someone, who's character is born for you to hate, she delivers it with perfection. I never liked her much as an actress for a long time, but recently I've come to appreciate her talents as an actress. You can see her shine in other movies, including, "To Gillian on her 37th Birthday" and "The Santa Clause".And, the best performance in my opinion is given by the little girl who plays Molly. You can see her in other movies, such as, "Napoleon Dynamite" and "Water World". She is a talent, even at such a young age, and she could have become so famous, if she had done more work earlier on, because of how talented she is.I recommend the movie to anyone who enjoys dramas with real humor in it, and 'back in the day' kind of stories. It's enjoyable and a delight. And, as a bonus, it's appropriate for all ages. So, don't feel embarrassed watching it with your kids, it's good and clean. :)
Cordelia Carey I came across this movie on TV late at night when I felt like zoning out and not watching anything that was heavy or depressing and found that I really enjoyed this movie! It's heartwarming, funny, and witty. It's a good, clean movie that you can watch with your family--kids, parents, grandparents, etc. and not get embarrassed by any scenes in it. It's not a sappy movie either though it does bring up some serious issues, such as death, racism, classism, etc. but does so in a comic way that is not depressing. The acting in it is excellent. The only thing that bothered me about it slightly was the vague ending, but it was nevertheless a positive ending. So, if you'd like to watch something light and uplifting that's well-done, I recommend this movie!