GamerTab
That was an excellent one.
Wordiezett
So much average
Beanbioca
As Good As It Gets
Kien Navarro
Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.
djtricker-1
Did not catch the movie at the beginning, but what drew me to stay was the music. I very much enjoyed the music and the movie. William Hurt is an excellent actor and the storyline of the loves, entwined among the various characters was very moving. The writers did a superb job of portraying real love in a tasteful way, without using explicit sex scenes. I would very much like to see this movie again and perhaps, if available, buy the DVD. Would also like to know more about the music composer and if the music is available to purchase. I came to this site through Google to find out more about the movie. I started with a biography on William Hurt and the movies he played in, as I had failed to catch the name of the movie. The movie was played on IFC thru Direct TV (Satellite). I seldom go to the movie theater, but enjoy watching movies at home.
topoftheline210
All the cinematic fringe areas of this film are terrific, set design, costuming, hair, wigs and Kenneth Branagh, but what this film lacks is a stimulating plot, an appealing story line and enough electrifying dialogue to keep us awake.Confusion about who is the main character versus who is the film's antagonist forces us to close our eyes to ponder but since the dialogue direly needs a few more rewrite drafts before our ears unclog it's all just too much work.The acting is erratic at best. Up against the Shakespearian Kenneth Branagh William Hurt manages to stay afloat but Madeline Stowe sounds like she's screeching her lines most of the time.Considering the dialogue she's saddled with you can't blame her for being histrionic.Faced with the decision of going out or staying in the choice is obvious.It's a lot easier to stay home and do a crossword puzzle.
Bobnessuk
You know there must be a problem when a recent film appears on TV with a cast that includes William Hurt, Kenneth Branagh, Madeleine Stowe, Robert Loggia and Blythe Danner and you've never heard of it. I guess my suspicions were aroused when the TV Channel shoved it out at 3 o'clock in the morning, but I really didn't think it could be that bad.I was wrong. One of the previous comments summed this film up far better than I could but I would still like someone to tell me who the hell is Blythe Danner supposed to be? The mother, sister, best friend,'Mrs Danvers', I still haven't got a clue. I'm certainly not going to watch it again just to find out..However, by far the saddest thing about this movie is watching talent like Blythe Danner, Madeleine Stowe and William Hurt being wasted in rubbish like this (I didn't miss out Mr Branagh by accident , incidentally).
Come on Hollywood, give them something decent to get their teeth into!
overseer-3
This film is a waste of time, even for romantics. The actors looked embarrassed to be mouthing off such ridiculous lines. The characters' actions made no sense; they seem to act totally on whim and not conscience at all. After having an extra-marital affair with an attractive Roman Catholic priest we are expected to believe that all of a sudden Eleanor falls in love with her wimpy husband again? Come on! William Hurt's Arthur was such a stiff, he reminded me of a cardboard box. And the priest's decision at the end was hypocritical and totally unbelievable. The last line of the movie had me laughing hysterically, it was so preposterous. Only good thing about the film was the music, but even that got on your nerves at times. Skip it.
