raymond_chandler Mentally impaired Dominick (Tom Hulce, Oscar-winner for Amadeus) is putting his intern brother, Eugene (Ray Liotta at his best), through medical school by collecting garbage. Eugene is torn between his nascent career and his responsibility for his brother. Todd Graff as Nicky's partner on the garbage truck, Larry, brings humor and sympathy to what could have been a throw-away role. I collected garbage for two Summers in my Hometown, and the scenes of Nicky and Larry chatting with the folks on their route are completely authentic. Powerful and exhilarating, with Jamie Lee Curtis as the sympathetic student who inadvertently comes between the brothers."...and you have to believe in your strength, Nicky"

Geoffrey DeLeons Don't get me wrong: Domenick & Eugene is a decent movie. At a certain point, however, exploration of the intense relationship between the two brothers is traded for not-very-pertinent, high-powered external events. It seems the producer or someone in charge decided at some point that the movie was too dull, so infused the substantial plot with hookers, child abusers and alcoholic binges.The point in the movie where it went astray and where it could have been done much better is when Nicky has been told by Eugene that Eugene can not make it to the birthday celebration wrestling match. Nicki should have called Jennifer (Jamie Lee Curtis) and thereby began a relationship with her. Some excellent and subtle screenplay could have evolved from Nikki having a romantic relationship with Jennifer, while Eugene, a professional one (so he says). Some interesting jealousy, rivalries could have ensued, along with coming-of-age and search for identity and assertiveness on Nicky's part, and maybe learning more respect for others on Gino's part. Instead, we get a movie basically filled with scumballs; the drug dealer, the other guy on the trash truck and the guy who beat and killed his son. For what? Excitement? The movie had great actors and acting and good direction, but didn't know what it wanted to say.I also have to ask how Nicky avoided kidnapping charges or at least a 60-day mental observation. The final blow to this movie was the lack-luster and un-emotional goodbye between Nicky and Gino. Yeah. See you later, guy.Whatever.

jgorto this is a great movie one of ray liotta's best. i saw it on hbo as a kid and i have loved it ever since. it shows that one person can make a positive difference in other people's lives.great acting and a very good storyline make this movie a must see.

jbdean TOM HULCE* turns in yet another Oscar-worthy performance as Dominick Luciano, the brain-damaged garbage man who's helping put his brother (Ray Liotta as Eugene) through medical school.This is a must-see for all movie lovers and all lovers of life and people!===========> *From the small studder to the eratic dancing, to the repeated words "Oh, Jeez" whenever Nicky is in a bind, the belieavablitly of Tom's performance is so excellent that you will have to concentrate to remember that it's an actor on screen!