Emotional, funny, and everything in between!

Rating: 10/10 (20 September 2002)

As Good As It Gets is a perfect work of art mainly produced by James L. Brooks. I believe that Jack Nicholson won his Oscar for this film by a long shot. This has had great debate of wether or not One Flew Over The Cuckoos Nest was Nicholson's better film, but in my opinion As Good As It Gets is his best. Nicholson's blend of insults and sarcasm was brilliantly executed. I think the story of As Good As It Gets is absolutely fascinating! Everyone knew that Helen Hunt was going to win herself an Oscar and what better film could she have won it for, but As Good As It Gets. Hunt was wonderful as a single mom fighting to survive in New York with her sick little child. However, my favorite character of the movie is "Simon the fag" played by Greg Kinnear. I highly agree by far with Mr. Kinnear being awarded an Academy Award for his performance. Greg Kinnear was the person that made you want to cry in this film (because of his good acting). To wrap up the main cast, Cuba Gooding Jr, was casted as Simon's friend and supporter. Gooding Jr, was fabulous annoying Nicholson's character "Melvin" whenever the two characters collided. The bottom line is- As Good As It Gets was one of the many films the "Academy" agreed with winning the most important awards, which it certainly deserved. I would suggest that you rent this film if you want to laugh or feel good. As Good As It Gets is a great film of its time!