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FBI agent Barney Coopersmith is assigned to protect former Mafia figure turned informant Vincent Antonelli. In the witness protection program one is supposed to keep a low profile, but that is something that Antonelli has trouble doing. Coopersmith certainly has his hands full keeping Antonelli away from the Mafia hitmen who want to stop him testifying, not to mention the nightclubs...
A mobster, Vincent 'Vinnie' Antonelli, enters the Witness Protection Program to escape his criminal past. He is relocated to suburban California, where his loud, city-dwelling ways clash hilariously with his new, quiet environment. Vinnie struggles to adapt to a life of normalcy while trying to protect his family from the lingering threats of his former life.
My Blue Heaven received mixed to positive reviews from critics and audiences. While some praised Steve Martin's comedic performance and the film's lighthearted tone, others found the plot predictable and lacking depth. The film was generally seen as an entertaining, albeit unspectacular, comedy.
Praised for Steve Martin's energetic comedic performance.
Criticized for a formulaic plot and lack of originality.
Found to be a lighthearted and generally amusing, though forgettable, comedy.
Google audience: Audience reviews indicate appreciation for the film's humor, particularly Steve Martin's performance, and the fish-out-of-water premise. Some viewers felt the movie was a bit dated or didn't fully capitalize on its comedic potential.
The film was originally conceived as a vehicle for Robert De Niro before Steve Martin was cast in the lead role.
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"My Blue Heaven" is a nondescript film of no consequence which has too many plotlines threaded together with none of them being properly explored simply because we are too preoccupied watching the cast dancing and having fun. Now, this migh...
My Blue Heaven is okay. The acting is serviceable, although never did I believe that Steve Martin was an Italian Mob guy. I didn't find it particularly funny; I laughed two times and those were more out of shock. The plot, which Wikipedia t...