Only the Lonely

About Only the Lonely

Only the Lonely is a romantic comedy-drama film released in 1991. The film was written and directed by Chris Columbus and it tells the story of a middle-aged, good-hearted Chicago policeman, Danny Muldoon (John Candy), who has been living with his overbearing mother, Rose Muldoon (Maureen O'Hara). The plot thickens as Danny meets and falls in love with Theresa Luna (Ally Sheedy), an introverted, shy funeral home worker. The film explores themes of attachment, love, and the struggle for personal autonomy and independence as Danny attempts to balance his love and loyalty for his mother with his newfound romantic feelings for Theresa. The sparkling humor, poignant moments, and heartfelt drama make the film endearing.

Making / Production

The film was written and directed by Chris Columbus, who is known for helming other successful films like "Home Alone" and "Mrs. Doubtfire". "Only the Lonely" was produced by John Hughes and Hunt Lowry, and was a collaboration between 20th Century Fox and Hughes Entertainment. The film was shot on location in Chicago and Burbank.

Actors

• John Candy as Danny Muldoon: Candy delivers a heartwarming performance as a soft-hearted Chicago policeman torn between love and duty.
• Maureen O'Hara as Rose Muldoon: O'Hara stunningly portrays the role of the possessive, dominating, and opinionated mother with just the right amount of comedic flair.
• Ally Sheedy as Theresa Luna: She beautifully captures the charm and quiet soulfulness of her character, a shy and introverted lover of garden flora.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This was Maureen O'Hara's first feature film in 20 years, her previous movie being "Big Jake" (1971).
• John Candy named this film as one of his three favorite movies that he made, the others being "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" (1987) and "Uncle Buck" (1989).

Quotes

• "I don't get to meet too many women. Unless they are arresting them" - Danny Muldoon
• "Daniel, I've been meaning to tell you this for a long time - there's something wrong with your apartment. There's no kitchen." - Rose Muldoon

Music and Soundtrack

• The music and soundtrack for "Only the Lonely" was composed by Maurice Jarre, featuring a harmonious blend of romantic melodies and comedic tunes that perfectly echo the film's mood and setting.