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Demme's 'Married to the Mob': Hidden Gem Shines
4 Feb
Summary
- Director Jonathan Demme masterfully depicts love's quick bloom.
- Pfeiffer and Modine's chemistry ignites the screen spontaneously.
- New 4K UHD release revitalizes Demme's underrated crime comedy.
Jonathan Demme's 1988 film "Married to the Mob" masterfully portrays the swift development of a romantic connection between FBI agent Mike Downey and mob widow Angela DeMarco. A pivotal scene, unfolding in less than two minutes at a nightclub, showcases their burgeoning love through dance and sensual camera movements.
The film, though seemingly formulaic, is elevated by Demme's personal touch, delivering a richer experience than its genre might suggest. Recent home media releases, like the new 4K UHD and Blu-ray edition from Cinématographe, offer a revitalized view of Tak Fujimoto's stunning cinematography.
"Married to the Mob" explores Angela's efforts to escape her past following her husband's murder. The narrative cleverly intertwines mobster antics with a surprisingly tender love story, anchored by Michelle Pfeiffer and Matthew Modine's compelling performances.
