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No Looking Back

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36% Tomatometer 22 Reviews 64% Popcornmeter 1,000+ Ratings
The story centers on Claudia (Lauren Holly), a woman who has a steady relationship with Michael (Jon Bon Jovi), and a steady job at the local diner. While her dreams take her far beyond this small, seaside town, her mother's (Blythe Danner) depression over a failed marriage, as well as her bond with her sister Kelly (Connie Britton), keep Claudia from straying too far from home. It is the unexpected return of Claudia's ex-boyfriend Charlie (Edward Burns) that forces her to re-examine her life.
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Critics Consensus

Edward Burns' first foray into melodrama is too dour to arise passion, suffering from a lack of narrative direction and romantic chemistry.

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Mike Clark USA Today 01/09/2018
1.5/4
It's conclusive proof that life in an oceanside burg can be drab and uninvolving. Go to Full Review Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 01/01/2000
2/4
I simply wish the characters and their fretting were more interesting, or their unhappiness less avoidable. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com 09/16/2006
C-
A minor moody character study, Burns' third film is a misguided foray into the woman's picture, only partially evoking the dead-end-small-town life of a working-class waitress (Lauren Holly, Burns' girlfriend) Go to Full Review Film Threat 12/06/2005
2.5/5
Daniel Eagan Film Journal International 07/12/2005
1/5
Pretentious, phony melodrama about blue collar lovers Go to Full Review Caffeinated Clint Moviehole 05/06/2005
2/5
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09/21/2021 Slow moving rom-drama with charm. As far as Burns' Stories From Long Island trilogy goes (along with Brothers McMullen & She's The One) this is the biggest downer of the three. The dialogue is pretty elementary and the story isn't anything new, but that's not to say there isn't some fine performances. Ed Burns continues playing the same character and the great Blythe Danner is really underutilized, but the consistently flat Lauren Holly adds a bit more depth in her performance. The real surprise is Jon Bon Jovi, whose years as a frontman made this transition look effortless. The ladies will enjoy this one. See more don s @RT97868663 11/30/2014 Very down to earth blue-collar love story involving a triangle among three friends who've known each other since grade school. The acting, even by Bon Jovi, is top notch. The story is too familiar (small town girl jilted by longtime boyfriend takes up with his best friend after the split, etc.) but the emotions play real. Much better than I thought it would be. See more 03/26/2014 good blue collar drama and another missing review See more 07/03/2013 There isn't enough in the Ed Burns film canon. The jack of all trades brings his all to his acting roles. Unfortunately he writes his own stinker to muddle through and hiring Bon Jovi as a co-actor doesn't help particularly. See more 05/09/2012 THIS IS MY FAVORITE JON BON JOVI MOVIE! See more 05/09/2012 good stuff great cast & story See more Read all reviews
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Edward Burns

Director

Lauren Holly

Claudia

Edward Burns

Charlie Ryan

Jon Bon Jovi

Michael

Blythe Danner

Claudia's Mom

Connie Britton

Kelly

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Synopsis The story centers on Claudia (Lauren Holly), a woman who has a steady relationship with Michael (Jon Bon Jovi), and a steady job at the local diner. While her dreams take her far beyond this small, seaside town, her mother's (Blythe Danner) depression over a failed marriage, as well as her bond with her sister Kelly (Connie Britton), keep Claudia from straying too far from home. It is the unexpected return of Claudia's ex-boyfriend Charlie (Edward Burns) that forces her to re-examine her life.
Director
Edward Burns
Producer
Edward Burns, Ted Hope, Michael Nozik
Screenwriter
Edward Burns
Distributor
Gramercy Pictures
Production Co
PolyGram Filmed Entertainment, Good Machine, South Fork Pictures, Marlboro Road Gang
Rating
R (Language)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 27, 1998, Wide
Release Date (DVD)
Oct 16, 2001
Box Office (Gross USA)
$221.8K
Runtime
1h 36m
Sound Mix
Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio
Flat (1.85:1)
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