Evengyny Thanks for the memories!

SpuffyWeb Sadly Over-hyped

SnoReptilePlenty Memorable, crazy movie

Intcatinfo A Masterpiece!

fahlstrom I rank this low because, like most older folks I've lived through several painful losses. I didn't like it, wasn't entertained by it and can't understand why anyone would like to be depressed by a movie. Seems like it would take a form of morbid 'danse macabre' curiosity - but then again, to each their own. On the other hand, I have enjoyed several movies with the underlying theme of death at their essence like Ghost.The idea of leaving behind a video tape to teach a son about life and about yourself has some story quality but doesn't overcome the darkness of the movie.I have no complaints about the acting or production qualities and normally enjoy movies with these two leads. Keaton plays his character well and Kidman is as always, beautiful and easy to watch.

namashi_1 Bruce Joel Rubin's 1993 flick 'My Life' is one of those films, that remain underrated for unknown reasons and how! I wasn't aware of 'My Life', despite being a hardcore fan of Michael Keaton & Nicole Kidman. I checked their filmographies and I clicked on the main page, and I was moved by it's storyline. 'My Life' is undoubtedly, one of the best films I've ever watched in recent times.The Writer-Director knows what he wants to make, he knows his intentions. He succeeds in all departments, this film makes you realize 'That Every Moment Of Your Life Is To Be Counted & Remembered'. A beautiful film on a man's last days.Keaton is astonishing, watch him in the scene when his family arrives to see him in L.A. for the first time. You'll get moved. Kidman is fantastic. The helplessness of losing her husband is always visible in her eyes, which make your eyes hurt real bad. It's one of her career's best works in my opinion.on the whole 'My Life' is a must watch. Two Thumbs Up!

sfmacleo Both of these movies will bring you to tears. Not because they are related in any way, for they are not. But they both deal with families, death and dying, which I think needs to be more addressed in this day and age. My husband lost his dad in November, and it has been a very rough road for the whole family. A lot of ups and downs. Both of these movies are his favorite, as well as my top picks. We watch these movies together at least once a year, and we cry and cry together. Not because we are sad, but because it makes us realize that one day one of us will be gone, and the other will have to go on alone. I think they really make you see what you have together, and what you can do together before time runs out. It lets you see what is truly important in life, what needs to be addressed and what needs to be let go. Watching these films certainly makes me appreciate everything that I have in life, from my health to my family. I highly recommend both of these films. How can they be so overlooked?

pokee999 I watched this movie again after many years and it still moves me to sobbing tears. Bruce Joel Rubin wrote and directed what a lot of people would consider one of the most emotionally moving motion pictures ever made. His vision of childhood disappointment and hanging onto anger are so accurate. His portrait of a young family before, during and after a birth are also very accurate and amusing. And the way he wrote and captured a family accepting, preparing and experiencing a terminal death is so touching and very, very real.It's a shame that Bruce Joel Rubin wasn't recognized for an Oscar, but I guess the Academy figured since he already had one (for writing Ghost), he didn't need another.This movie easily marks Keaton's finest performance, in my opinion. He gets to show off his funny side as well as display some pretty deep emotions. As many IMDb members have already stated, he's one of the most underrated actors.For anyone that has lost a family member to cancer, you will immediately be brought back to the time you lost your loved one. It is so true to life - really well done. For anyone who hasn't lost a loved one to cancer, you will be reminded that life is so precious. Whoever you are, you will cry - so have the tissues handy.