Reviews

This is an important movie, especially at this time in the United States. Race, class, ethnicity, age, sex...its all here in fascinating twists of fate. The tag line above nails it. None of us knows how we will react in certain situations until we are there, even if we think we do. Your real character will come through though and it may surprise you as some characters will surprise you in this movie.

Characters are easy to get involved with, from their personalities to their problems. Excellent performances from several cast members. There is a building tension throughout the movie and a satisfying resolution. The many shifts in scenes heightens the anxiety and hopefully will heighten your awareness of the oneness of us all.

Recommend this movie to everyone, young and old in America today.

Even after 23 years I still have the newspaper ad for this movie on my bulletin board. "You don't have to be crazy to live here, but it helps." I love this movie. Of course, it pairs my two favorites, Nick Nolte and Debra Winger. It has the feel of an old time movie, or surreal, as another person commented. The characters are wacky and lovable and the dance scene and the frog hunt are unforgettable. The narration by John Huston is perfect.

Watching Cannery Row is a relaxing, enjoyable way to spend an evening. And I have used Doc's speech to Hazel at least twice -the one about paying for breaking something.

I don't think it is meant to be the retelling of Steinbeck's novel. I read both Cannery Row and Sweet Thursday ....and preferred the movie!!