A wondrous film of personal empowerment

Rating: 9/10 (9 November 1999)

This film was fantastic. The transformation of Spacey's character from a whiny, middle-aged, run-down and pathetic man to a vital and happy (middle-aged) man is believable and heartwarming. The film has a lesson, but isn't preachy. The lesson is, quite simply, take charge of your life and do what you need to to make yourself happy. Carpe Diem.
I even found it impossible to be truly saddened by the end. The climax of the film is somehow uplifting and leaves one with a kind of happy glow.
It makes a definite statement that some people are confused, some people know what they want, some people listen to their fears without taking counsel from reality, some people don't care, some people do, some people need others. This film is a must see.