If it were not for his famed director uncle Francis Ford Coppola, we would never know of Mr. Nicholas Coppola.. Yep thats his real name. Mr. Cage is a detriment to acting and now directing. What a shame that Hollywood has become an occupation of who you know, not how talented you are. This film proves that point. This was a muddled film with the best moments being of a randy nature. Josie Davis, youngest sister of 'Charles in Charge' was worth seeing in her one scene,with and without clothes. The movie seemed muddled. This took place in the early 80's , but one got the sense it was more like the early 40's. It just seemed that pieces of the puzzle never quite fit. Basically a love story of a young man from a dysfunctional , brothel family ,consisting of an overbearing over the hill mother and other surprises , that were predictable but I wont reveal. Sonnys love interest , one of the prostitutes living in this perverted house of debauchery. Coming back from military service , Sonny hardly exhibited discipline that would come from a successful stint in the Armed Forces. I watched this cheap DVD in about 14 sittings or so it seems. While the acting was somewhat acceptable, the inconsistencies and realism was not. It seemed like it was the same exact set and location as 'Pretty Baby' filmed about 3 decades earlier. Watch this dreary film and film set at your own peril.
Review of Sonny
