Okay, "Green Card" - cheesy brilliance or just cheesy? (Cinematography thoughts)

Hey everyone! Sarah here, back with thoughts on a movie I just revisited: "Green Card" (1990). Look, I know it's basically a rom-com wrapped in a light immigration drama, but something about it keeps drawing me back. I'm really curious what you all think about it, especially from a visual perspective. So, the premise is pretty simple: Andie MacDowell and Gérard Depardieu enter a marriage of convenience, and hijinks ensue. But beyond the obvious plot points, I was paying attention to Peter Weir's direction and John Seale's cinematography. There's this real contrast between Brontë's meticulously curated world – her apartment overflowing with plants, everything so controlled – and Georges' more chaotic, spontaneous energy. Did anyone else notice how the camera work kinda reflects that? Like, Brontë's scenes often feel static, almost staged, while Georges is frequently shot with looser, more handheld movements? I thought the close-ups during their arguments (especially when he's learning English) were pretty effective tbh. But here’s my question: Does the overall visual style elevate the somewhat predictable storyline, or does it get kinda lost in all the 90s rom-com cheese? I'm torn! Sometimes I think it’s genuinely well-crafted, and other times it feels like they’re just relying on the actors' charisma (which, admittedly, is considerable). Maybe I'm overthinking it, tell me what y'all think. Also, side note: I always found it weird that the film feels so…white? Like, this is supposedly set in a diverse NYC and apart from his immigrant friends, you really don't see much of that. Just me or...? Hit me with your thoughts!