Action,Comedy
United States of America
My Blue Heaven is a comedy film released in 1990 and directed by Herbert Ross. The movie starred Steve Martin as Vincent "Vinnie" Antonelli, a former New York mobster who is relocated to a suburban town in California as part of the Witness Protection Program. The film also stars Rick Moranis as FBI agent Barney Coopersmith, who is tasked with keeping Antonelli hidden and protected.
The story begins with Antonelli testifying against his fellow mobsters, causing the FBI to relocate him to a suburban town in California under the new identity of a successful car salesman. However, Antonelli finds it difficult to adjust to his new life and maintain a low profile.
Coopersmith becomes frustrated with Antonelli constantly breaking the rules of the witness protection program, which causes various problems, including attention from local law enforcement and the media. Antonelli spends his days golfing, flirting with women, and performing in a local community theater production.
The film also features Joan Cusack as local prosecutor Hanna Stubbs, who becomes suspicious of Antonelli's identity and tries to uncover his true past. Meanwhile, the mobsters he testified against hire a hitman to track him down and eliminate him before he can testify in court.
As the hitmen close in on Antonelli, Coopersmith and Stubbs race against the clock to protect him and bring him to justice in court.
My Blue Heaven received mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising the humorous tone and Martin's performance, while others found the plot predictable and lacking depth. However, the film has since gained a cult following and is considered a classic of the comedy genre.
