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Dominick Luciano (Thomas Hulce) is the moderately retarded twin brother of highly intelligent young intern Eugene (Ray Liotta). Anxious to become a successful doctor, Eugene finds he must devote most ... read more read more...of his time to caring for Dominick. For his part, Dominick has been contributing to the family unit as a trash collector; in fact, it is his earnings that keeps food on the table. All Dominick wants out of life is a house by the lake where he and his brother can be together for all time. But the ambitious Eugene can't always bring himself to share that vision. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 36 min.

Directed by: Robert M. Young

Release Date: January 1, 1988

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DVD Release Date: November 6, 2001

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  • May 20, 2011
    the unlikely pairing of tom hulce and ray liotta is the thing here, hulce predictably in the walkaway gimme role of "someone mentally challenged" and ray liotta as a nice guy(gasp!). a feel good movie that feels good.
  • July 4, 2010
    It has it's moments, here and there, but overall Dominick and Eugene plays like a bad after-school special. Heavy on the sentimentality and lite on the realism. The intentions seem sincere but the result is often sappy and sometimes ridiculous.
  • January 2, 2008
    Great movie!
  • December 23, 2008
    Touching film with great performances. Manages to be inspired by the Of Mice and Men paradigm without being overly sentimental or cheesy. Tom Hulce delivered a performance up there with the greats in this.
  • September 30, 2008
    Wonderful to see Ray Liotta in a sensitive role. Many teary moments in this, especially when the two brothers are together in scenes.
  • September 14, 2008
    Just saw it for the first time. Another great performance by Tom Hulce! Where did he go? Ray Liotta did a nice job too. Good movie!
  • August 27, 2008
    One of THE BEST movies I've ever seen! It's proof the endless talent Tom Hulce has-he can do anything! Also, Ray Liotta is equally excellent (as always). Perfect movie to showcase their talents.
  • July 26, 2008
    A very compelling drama that has me slacked jawed from the beginning. Ray Liotta's signature fast-tempered drama is superb. His opening scene was excellent and very significant to the hardship and struggles veering around the corner. Tom Hulce is always fantastic and as the dim-w... read moreitted Nicky, he is on top, as equivalent to Amadeus. Jamie Lee Curtis lends the inevitable struggle to Liotta, and runs with her role as the unnsuspecting homewrecker. Suburban Pttsburgh has never looked so sad. The locations were on the money and the route the Nicky has as part of a garbage team with Bill Cobbs (wish he coulda had more in this role) and "best friend" Todd Graff surround a small tribe of people that all interweave with Nicky's life. Graff's role of Larry was excellent. He liked to mildly torment Nicky and even knocked one of Nicky's front teeth out "accidently" via tossed garbage can (this scene is verbalized but you get the general impression from Nicky). As the film rolls along, Larry starts to actually support and befriend Nicky, in a real show of emotion. A showcase performance by all actors. There are not many movies out there like this one. This one gave me goosebumps. Please seek this movie out. You will not be dispointed. The topics of brotherly love, family ties, independence, jealousy and abuse are heavily silohetted and performed with eloquencie.
  • October 31, 2007
    Hulce delivers a blow. Watching this and Amadeus will make you really pissed that he left acting. Liotta works too.

Critic Reviews


Clint Morris
April 7, 2006
Clint Morris, Film Threat

Terrific performances......sweet as honey

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
July 15, 2003
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

About a developmentally disabled young man and his compassionate brother. Full Review

Michael Szymanski
August 30, 2002
Michael Szymanski, Zap2it.com

A lovely small film that got lost in the shuffle

James Sanford
July 29, 2002
James Sanford, Kalamazoo Gazette

"fine acting holds the attention"

Scott Weinberg
January 21, 2002
Scott Weinberg, Apollo Guide

While Dominick and Eugene certainly is not a terrible movie, there's very little that will stay with you once the end credits start to roll. Full Review

Janet Maslin
May 20, 2003
Janet Maslin, New York Times

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Desson Thomson
January 1, 2000
Desson Thomson, Washington Post

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Rita Kempley
January 1, 2000
Rita Kempley, Washington Post

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Cole Smithey
September 22, 2008
Cole Smithey, ColeSmithey.com

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Chuck O'Leary
October 6, 2005
Chuck O'Leary, Fantastica Daily

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