Seems to have missed its mark.

Rating: 6/10 (31 January 2009)

Curmudgeonly Jack Nicholson softens to his world in this lovely piece of dramatic drivel. I'm not into dramas so I can't say I enjoyed this as much as most who would bother to review it. Aside from that, however, I find this well written, affectionate, and in possession of heart and soul. Helen Hunt is sweet and natural in her portrayal, but then again, I usually DO like her.
This work is entirely story driven, and, as a result, spends a lot of time on character development, story enriching sub-plots, and an elevated overall execution of the dramatic element. Nicholson is as good in the dramatic roles as he ever was. His adroit dramatic talents are what make his horror/action attempts so good.
This movie is supposed to teach you that love and matters of the heart should rule the day. For me, though, it seems to have missed its mark. It seems to me that without money, the "miracles" of this film could not have taken place. So rather than teaching that heart is the answer, it teaches that money is the answer, for without money, nothing Nicholson's character wanted to do for ANYone would have been possible. Otherwise, it was moderately entertaining.
It rates a 6.4/10 from...
the Fiend :.