Only The Lonely(1991) Movie Review | Video Villa Entertainment Podcast

June 5, 2026 · 1h 12m · Episode 78

About this episode

This episode reviews the 1991 romantic comedy 'Only the Lonely', highlighting its blend of humor, romance, and family drama.

This week, we're taking a look at Only the Lonely (1991), the heartfelt romantic comedy directed by Chris Columbus and starring the legendary John Candy, Ally Sheedy, Maureen O'Hara, and Anthony Quinn. Often overshadowed by Candy's bigger comedies, Only the Lonely blends humor, romance, and family drama into one of the actor's most touching performances. Join us as we revisit this underrated gem, break down its memorable moments, discuss the performances, and explore why the film has earned...

People in this episode

Host: James

Topics covered

movie review
romantic comedy
John Candy
film analysis
underrated films

Keywords

Only the Lonely
John Candy
romantic comedy
film review
Chris Columbus

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Chris Columbus

Books & works: Only the Lonely