"an old house set on fire"

Rating: 10/10 (18 January 2001)

A Chinese professor, Mr. Qian Zhongshu, had humorously commented on how old people fall in love -- "like an old house set on fire". And with that thought, the movie really kept me smiling and laughing with a warm understanding and touch for about two hours.
Every gesture of Jack Nicholson came so natural but also refined and subtle - the way he spoke, stood, walked, placed his hands, made eye contacts. And of course, if not for Helen Hunt, an ordinary waitress could never be so...well...full of life, love, and you'll feel exactly like Melvin said, there is something worth your appreciation and admiration in every single thing she did, in every single thought she had... in how she was with Spencer and it's really something for being straight and good...actually I've already put it on my "most-romantic-movie-ever-seen" list.
Another reason to watch the movie is Melvin's compliments on Carol. Guys should listen carefully and learn and keep in mind how to praise women next time. :) Well...probably some "tough" men would think "something is better left unsaid", but wouldn't it be best if something is said by somebody who is not used to speaking out his mind? Simon has it, "Don't sleep on it". Love is a precious thing.