A very warm hearted and beautiful story, not to be missed.

Rating: 10/10 (1 October 2006)

I just finished watching this wonderful picture for probably the 6th time. Being a big Jack Nicholson fan, I am never disappointed by the fantastic job he does in this film. He sways between being a complete ass that you just want to punch in the face, to the most warm and loving poet the world has ever known. Greg Kinnear does a great job in his performance as well. The real standout performance is by Helen Hunt in my opinion. Some of the expressions she makes just touch my heart like no other woman ever has. I think the only portrayal I have ever seen that warms my heart as much is Donna Reed in "It's a wonderful life". When Jack drops the "You make me wanna be a better man" comment on Helen at the restaurant I bust out crying like a little girl with a skinned knee, and i'm not even gay. Helen's portrayal in this movie makes me fall in love with her every single time I see it. Don't miss this Oscar worthy picture. Films like this are a rare commodity in Hollywood these days.