Classic Nicholson

Rating: 8/10 (23 March 2012)

"As Good As It Gets" is just one of those movies that makes you feel good, at least it does me. Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt proved themselves to be deserving of those Oscars, while Greg Kinnear also gave an Oscar-deserving portrayal of Melvin's (Jack Nicholson) gay neighbor. I love this movie so much because it shows how when people come in contact with each other, the unexpected often occurs. The three main characters have these problems that they unsucessfully try to solve on their own, not realizing that they can help each other out. As stated by Melvin to Carol, "You make me want to be a better man." With amazing direction by James L.Brooks, this is a great movie. It has a lot of laughs, but really is very touching. It's a movie about real life for everyday people. Without a doubt, "As Good As It Gets" was definitely the best film of 1997 (despite the Academy's opinion). :)