The read
Audiences rate it 33 points higher than critics do.
Synopsis
Dominick DiNapoli is a man who loves food and is overweight as a result. After an obese cousin dies due to health problems, Dominick's sister Antoinette sets out to help him lose weight. Although he has a hard time trying to slim down, Dominick finds inspiration when he meets and falls for shop owner Lydia. Can he get up the courage to ask her out, or will he go back to the comfort of overeating?
Ratings
IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes29%
Audiences rate it 33 points higher than critics do.
40 audience votes
Key crew
- Anne BancroftDirector
- Anne BancroftWriter
- Joe RenzettiOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Dom DeLuiseDominick DiNapoli
- Anne BancroftAntoinette
- Ron CareyFrankie
- Candice AzzaraLydia
- Michael LombardCharlie
- Sal ViscusoVito
- Delia SalviIda Rendino
- Robert CostanzoJohnny
- Estelle ReinerMrs. Goodman
- Natasha RyanAnn Marie
- Merie EarleMrs. Maluch
- Madeleine Taylor HolmesNurse
Stills
Themes
dietobesitywoman director