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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
James L Brooks conjures up a glorious dark comedy with a bravado performance from Jack Nicholson and a wonderfully sentimental Helen Hunt that rightfully won Oscars and is a complete joy to watch and laugh and maybe even shed a tear or two.
Opening with Jack Nicholson's Melvin treating his neighbour's dog with no respect whatsoever and seeing his immediate uncaring action delivers the tone for some dark no holds barred comedy.
Greg Kinnear's protagonist Simon is gay, which Melvin is always keen to mention. Where there has been a heavy stamp on homophobia in recent times it hasn't stopped films and TV shows ruling it out, Little Britain and Scrubs often include such ideologies which provide laughs and thankfully, this film knows it is taking the mike and respects the boundaries of sexual orientation without demeaning the character. The stand up at the end shows that sexual orientation is insignificant to a person anyway. Like Dogma, you can accept it seriously or not, and it is simply brilliant to not take it seriously, it is more enjoyable to take it as a comedy, not a drama.
Bar your gay jokes there is some wonderful comic acting from the stars to gain some chuckles. Nicholson's honest blurbs are hilarious, Hunt's bluntness with Melvin is charismatic and though his character can be annoying, Kinnear brings a slice of depression humour to the picture.
Sex, romance, bullying, robbery, dog bashing, obsessive compulsive disorder, racism and in general any ordinary situation like ordering food gets a full out comic depiction that is simply great. In a world that is confounded by rules it is great to see some people like to break them.
The plot itself keeps itself interesting through some cheeky styling of character development. Melvin is a cynical uncaring man and through a reluctant helpful act starts to learn the foundation of good will.
Hunt's Carol is also given a working over through some tough speeches of honesty and integrity that generate the soft side of the picture.
Her son with the illness is very touching and the improvement in time may well make you cry owing to some carefully thought out dialogue and scripting. From laying in bed, to attending school to playing football this slow progression of health to happiness is well and truly heart warming.
Nicholson is fantastic giving us that glorious knowing too much grin and Hunt is a shining mum figure and the supporting cast add some extra ounces of comedy and drama.
Brookes provides us with a glorious selection of scenes depicting the hard nature of OCD that all work out to make this a perfect orchestra of a comedy.
9/10
Opening with Jack Nicholson's Melvin treating his neighbour's dog with no respect whatsoever and seeing his immediate uncaring action delivers the tone for some dark no holds barred comedy.
Greg Kinnear's protagonist Simon is gay, which Melvin is always keen to mention. Where there has been a heavy stamp on homophobia in recent times it hasn't stopped films and TV shows ruling it out, Little Britain and Scrubs often include such ideologies which provide laughs and thankfully, this film knows it is taking the mike and respects the boundaries of sexual orientation without demeaning the character. The stand up at the end shows that sexual orientation is insignificant to a person anyway. Like Dogma, you can accept it seriously or not, and it is simply brilliant to not take it seriously, it is more enjoyable to take it as a comedy, not a drama.
Bar your gay jokes there is some wonderful comic acting from the stars to gain some chuckles. Nicholson's honest blurbs are hilarious, Hunt's bluntness with Melvin is charismatic and though his character can be annoying, Kinnear brings a slice of depression humour to the picture.
Sex, romance, bullying, robbery, dog bashing, obsessive compulsive disorder, racism and in general any ordinary situation like ordering food gets a full out comic depiction that is simply great. In a world that is confounded by rules it is great to see some people like to break them.
The plot itself keeps itself interesting through some cheeky styling of character development. Melvin is a cynical uncaring man and through a reluctant helpful act starts to learn the foundation of good will.
Hunt's Carol is also given a working over through some tough speeches of honesty and integrity that generate the soft side of the picture.
Her son with the illness is very touching and the improvement in time may well make you cry owing to some carefully thought out dialogue and scripting. From laying in bed, to attending school to playing football this slow progression of health to happiness is well and truly heart warming.
Nicholson is fantastic giving us that glorious knowing too much grin and Hunt is a shining mum figure and the supporting cast add some extra ounces of comedy and drama.
Brookes provides us with a glorious selection of scenes depicting the hard nature of OCD that all work out to make this a perfect orchestra of a comedy.
9/10
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A great film for all Jack Nicholson fans, definitely one of his best. One to have in your home DVD collection, as it can be watched again and again, and you'll still be able to laugh at it years down the line!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I love it too. I recently sent a copy to my aunt.
In this role, Nicholson is a man you dont know whether to love or hate. As the film progresses, you just fall for his adorable well played character. I watch it over & over. It never dates.
In this role, Nicholson is a man you dont know whether to love or hate. As the film progresses, you just fall for his adorable well played character. I watch it over & over. It never dates.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A comedy from the heart that goes for the throat.by our Melvin.played...
(THE FILM):
Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear, and Cuba Gooding Jr. star in this James L. Brooks hit comedy, As Good As It Gets. Read more
Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear, and Cuba Gooding Jr. star in this James L. Brooks hit comedy, As Good As It Gets. Read more
Published 1 month ago by S. F. husseiny
As good as it gets
Geat value for money, delivery of product was fast.
Love this film with Jack Nicholson and co and lets not forget the dog who aslo I feel was over look for an... Read more
Love this film with Jack Nicholson and co and lets not forget the dog who aslo I feel was over look for an... Read more
Published 4 months ago by maria
Brilliant!
Fantacstic film!
Never get bored of watching it.
Jack and all the actors are brilliant in it, well written and directed.
Never get bored of watching it.
Jack and all the actors are brilliant in it, well written and directed.
Published 9 months ago by Sarah
as good as it gets!
I love this film and hadn't seen it for years so thoroughly enjoyed watching it again. I think it is Jack Nicholson at his light hearted best, although the film deals with... Read more
Published 10 months ago by twilight heaven
As Good As It Gets
Brilliant feel-good film, bought as a present for my Dad.
He was very happy with it.
Bargain price too!
He was very happy with it.
Bargain price too!
Published 11 months ago by Zoe
FABULOUS FILM
I recently watched this on tv (by mistake - there was nothing else on!) and was quickly hooked. It's a fabulous film. Loved it! Have now bought it for my sister. Buy it!
Published 15 months ago by Elizabeth Burney
AS GOOD AS IT GETS DVD
This has to be one of my all time favourite films. Brilliant casting,acting and storyline. Also one of those rare films you can watch over and over without losing any of its... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Square eyes
as good as it gets
This film is one of the most endearing and funny film I have ever seen. Excellent acting by the 3 main actors....they gel together as a team. Read more
Published 17 months ago by moggy
Just about good
Everyone in this film is really good. It did create a couple of laughs for me and the story was interesting enough to keep me going. Read more
Published 17 months ago by M. Taylor
For someone with a learning disability...
Can I give this a no star? No? OK.
I watched this film last weekend, and I have never felt so low and depressed and angry at the TV and film companies who give portraits... Read more
I watched this film last weekend, and I have never felt so low and depressed and angry at the TV and film companies who give portraits... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Mr. M. N. Kelly
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