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 As Good As It Gets (DVD)
Description: Genre: Comedy / Theatrical Release: 1997 / Director: James L. Brooks / Actors: Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt ... / DVD ... more  As Good As It Gets (DVD) ... released 20 May, 1998 at Columbia TriStar / Features of the DVD: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Colour, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Widescreen, NTSC / For all of its conventional plotting about an obsessive-compulsive curmudgeon (Jack Nicholson) who improves his personality at the urging of his gay neighbour (Greg Kinnear) and a waitress (Helen Hunt) who inspires his best behaviour, this is one of the sharpest Hollywood comedies of the 1990s. Nicholson could play his role in his sleep (the Oscar he won should have gone to Robert Duvall for The Apostle), but his mischievous persona is precisely necessary to give heart to his seemingly heartless character, who is of all things a successful romance novelist. As a single mum with a chronically asthmatic young son, Hunt gives the film its conscience and integrity (along with plenty of wry humour) and she also won an Oscar for her wonderful performance. Greg Kinnear had to settle for an Oscar nomination (while co-writer-director James L Brooks was inexplicably snubbed by Oscar that year), but his work was also singled out in the film's near-unanimous chorus of critical praise. It's questionable whether a romance between Hunt and the much older Nicholson is entirely believable, but this movie's smart enough--and charmingly funny enough--to make it seem endearingly possible. --Jeff ShannonNewest Review: ... Hunt for her role as Carol Connelly. The love/hate relationship that develops between these superb actors undoubtedly makes ... more ... the film so good. Plot themes include Melvin's obsessive compulsive disorder, Carol dealing with her son's illness and Simon Bishop (Greg Kinnear) bringing up homosexuality. Each role is acted beautifully but the two stars of the show have to be Jack Nicholson and the dog. Nicholson is insulting, disrespectful and brilliant at it. With memorable lines such as "sell crazy someplace else, we're all stocked up here," (Jack Nicholson) Nicholson delivers comedy at its best. Nicholson is forced to transform his bit...more |
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As Good As It Gets (DVD): As Good As It Gets (212 words)
by xZoeKRx - written on 29.08.07 (Somewhat useful, 56 readings)
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The DVD doesn't blow you away, for instance limited extra features; directors commentary, trailer and various filmographies but who cares when the film can knock you over. Jack Nicholson won an oscar for his role as Melvin Udall as did Helen Hunt for her role as Carol Connelly. The love/hate relationship that develops between these superb actors undoubtedly makes the film so good. Plot themes include Melvin's obsessive compulsive disorder, Carol dealing with her son's illness and Simon Bishop (Greg Kinnear) bringing up homosexuality. Each role is acted beautifully but the two stars of the show have to be Jack Nicholson and the dog. Nicholson is insulting, ...
Jack flies over the cuckoo's nest once more! (1756 words)
by Judgee - written on 09.12.01 (Very useful, 134 readings)
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With literally thousands of films produced every year, it is hard to sort out the classics from the mediocrity. Fortunately the title gives the quality away of this film. They don't get much better than this, from the Oscar winning performances to the fantastic story line. You will laugh out loud and cry like a baby. Here's my review, read it or save yourself some time and go out and buy it now! The Cast ******** Jack Nicholson - Melvin Udall Helen Hunt - Carol Connelly Greg Kinnear - Simon Bishop Cuba Gooding Junior - Frank Sachs Shirley Knight - Beverley Skeet Ulrich - Vincent Jesse James - Spencer ...
As Good As It Gets (DVD): An extremely well-made character film. (398 words)
by Taja - written on 24.07.01 (Very useful, 45 readings)
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"As Good As It Gets" is an entertaining movie that follows three very different people whose lives cross because of circumstances, and change, because of emotions. Melvin (Jack Nicholson) is the overly obnoxious and obsessively compulsive writer. Carol (Helen Hunt) is the waitress whose status as a single mother emphasizes her inability to take the best care of her only son who suffers from a severe asthmatic condition. And Simon (Greg Kinnear) is the semi-successful gay artist whose life turns for the worst after an unpredictable and bizarre incident. Their sadness, pains, joys and loves are the basis of this film. It's an extremely well made ...
