[.ca] Under the Cherry Moon (Widescreen)

From Amazon.com:
Kristin Scott Thomas (The English Patient) made her film debut swapping spit with Prince in this vanity piece directed by the rock legend himself. Prince plays a self-styled gigolo and musician in the south of France, and unlike his interesting grimness in Purple Rain, his character's affect is like one big, walking smirk here. Shot in black and white, the film is handsome enough to look upon for awhile. But even for people who admire Prince for his prodigious musical talents, the Song of Myself stuff in the movie is overwhelming. --Tom Keogh

What works for me may not work for you:
What took "em" so long to put this on DVD. The one liners in this moving and sound track is still off the hook.

It's no Casablanca, but it's funny, funky, campy fun:
So "Under the Cherry Moon" is a sinfully self-indulgent movie built around a self-indulgent, narcissistic but supremely talented and charismatic star. That being said, it's a thoroughly enjoyable movie, particularly for loyal Prince fans like myself. The cinematography of this movie is more beautiful with each viewing. It's also very funny (most times, where it's supposed to be). Prince and Jerome Benton have very good comic timing at certain spots, and some great lines emerge (who didn't laugh when Tricky said he'd "slap the waves" out Chris' head?). Prince and Kristin Scott-Thomas do have decent chemistry. Scott-Thomas does her best with a limited role, and she demonstrates the appeal that led to better roles down the line. The movie only lags when it tries to get too serious, but it has always been an overall delight. Last, but certainly not least, the score and the soundtrack are incredible. The soundtrack, "Parade," is a groundbreaking (albeit underappreciated) LP of avant-garde funk, and provides the thematic backbone for the movie. This movie should be even more enjoyable in widescreen format on DVD. (a modified version of my prior review)

I'm not much of a Prince fan but I like what I see:
I watched "Under the Cherry Moon" this past weekend for the first ever, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I'm surprised it has such bad reviews and was awarded with those Razzie's: 1987 Razzie Awards: Worst Director: Prince 1987 Razzie Awards: Worst Supporting Actor: Jerome Benton 1987 Razzie Awards: Worst Picture 1987 Razzie Awards: Worst Actor: Prince 1987 Razzie Awards: Worst Screenplay nominee 1987 Razzie Awards: Worst Supporting Actress nominee: Kristin Scott Thomas I guess at the time most people wanted Prince to come out with a sequel to "Purple Rain." Prince trades in his Purple Rain character (The kid) to take on Christopher Tracy, a gigolo fresh from Miami who is scoping out the women of France, young and old alike, in search of much needed cash to pay his rent along with whatever else money can buy. He is accompanied by his sidekick, Tricky (Jerome Benton), who keeps him on his toes and his head of the clouds. Mary (Kristin Scott Thomas first starring role) is a stubborn, spoiled 21 year old brat who although may come off as a bit brazen at first, is really a frigid virgin who is not ready for the likes of Christopher when he shows up uninvited to her 21st birthday party. Opposites attract they find themselves becoming attracted to qualities they can't seem to find in anybody else. This film has a surprise ending which took me off guard. This directorial; debut from Prince was quite impressive. His boyish antics and humor make for some charming entertainment. Though beset with many problems, ranging from period setting (are we in the 1940s or were vintage fashions suddenly the rage in '80's era France for about a month and Vogue didn't catch wind of it?), to an abrupt shift from light comedy to lukewarm melodrama that just doesn't feel right, Under the Cherry Moon somehow remains watchable due to the hypnotic charms of Prince, an affable foil in Benton (whose comic gifts belong in a better movie), and a smooth debut by Ms. Thomas, one of our era's most sophisticated ladies. Amongst the supporting troupe, Berkoff brings the same kind of menace from The Krays and his unforgettable turn as Victor Maitland from Eddie Murphy's Beverly Hills Cop to Mr. Sharon, and Shakespearean performer Francesca Annis is superb in a vital role as one of Christopher's past scammees. Though some will challenge me, I feel Cherry's soundtrack is on a par with the legendary Purple platter and much more versatile, from the old-school r & b of "Boys and Girls" to the classy "Sometimes It Snows In April" and perhaps Prince's best single, the funkier than funk "Kiss". If you choose to view "Under the Cherry Moon" its best to watch it at night with the lights off so you can fully enjoy the whole karma and atmosphere of the film.

Powerful:
When this movie first came out I was about 9 years old and I went to see this movie with my mother and father at the drive-in movies. I have always thought that Prince and Jerome from the time was sexy to me. I know that is something that any little girl should think of at that age but that's how I felt. This movie is romantic and very powerful. I just wish that they bring this movie back on television or in stores so everyone like me who love Prince can buy this movie.

Parade soundtrack:
Prince even 2day is one extroidinary entertainer.Under the cherrymoon showsanother aspect of Prince's musical ability plus showmanship. 4get the year? 1986.C00l as ever.Beautiful women,nice locals.BOMB SOUNDTRACK.1 problem 4 the movie? Where is the color version.The movie was filmed in color? Maybe the limited ed will have.Otherwise A must have.