Most entertaining film of the 90s

Rating: 10/10 (18 November 2000)

This film has the cleverest script of any I saw in a decade. I saw it with low expectations, expecting to experience an educational struggle through another story about people in sad situations, which include the burden of mental illness. Within five minutes I was gripped by it and not released until the end. The writing is just so good and the delivery by the two principals is superb. No fan of Helen Hunt in other roles I was amazed by her performance in this. Nicholson is in good form, and the role suits him, but she is just terrific. This one is a must see.