This movie/book makes me want to be a better person

Rating: 9/10 (27 October 2005)

The only reason I give it 9 out of 10 stars is because it is a chick flick through and through. I had NO desire to see this movie but all of friends voted on it, so we did. I was pleasantly surprised. So much so that the next time my husband traveled out of town I rented it. Then I bought it. Whenever I feel like I have been wronged or something in life hands me lemons, I watch this movie. It is a simple story of life and love, and the human capacity to change for the better. This movie makes me want to be a better person. I never paid much attention to the actors before, but I would consider this to have beautiful breakthrough performances by Moore and West. I work with High School students, and I think the classmates actions and behaviors are portrayed quite realistically. Great movie, a cross between "Footloose" and "Fried Green Tomatoes."