A lovely un-run-of-the-mill romantic comedy

Rating: 10/10 (8 April 1999)

While romantic comedies have been young lovers' territory (from When Harry met Sally to Sliding Doors), As Good As It Gets approaches romance from an older point of view. Jack Nicholson is suitably casted into this spitting, obsessive role, while Helen Hunt melts into her portrayal of Carol. Greg Kinnear, while not winning an Oscar, is also convincing while a brilliant supporting cast with Cuba Gooding Jr, Yeardley Smith and others keep the story going. Touching, sweet and at times funny, this romantic comi-drama is wonderful entertainment.