Sensitive, funny and moving

Rating: 8/10 (3 September 2006)

For an Adam Sandler movie, this is uncharacteristically sensitive about a true medical condition. I'm actually glad I saw it. When I rented it, I was expecting a lot of stupid jokes, people taking advantage of Lucy, and finger-pointing. Instead, it's a comedy that includes a caring community and family who watch out for one in need.
The video that Henry makes is a real "intervention" that would be done by nurses or medical personnel helping brain-injured people. His sensitivity and caring, working with Lucy's family, and changing his lifestyle immediately instead of coming to a sudden conclusion after hurting her, give light to a well-researched script. Lucy is not portrayed as ditzy or stupid. Nobody makes light of her injury. Amazing.
I have to give this movie an 8 because it treats Lucy so well. I hope Sandler can build on this type of comedy in the future.