Sleepless the next door

Rating: Null/10 (6 November 2000)

What a movie!
I saw it the other night on TV, after I enjoyed it Ã­n the theatres in 1998. Its contrast of fabulous comedy and human tragedy reminded me of 'La vita e bella' (Life is beautiful), IMO perhaps most important tragicomedy ever, although both handle comedy and tragedy in totally different ways and, of course, scales.
What I liked particularly, was the idea, that people with problems like loneliness, depression, illness might get a new sight of life simply by recognizing, that others have similar problems, and leaning on each other.
The acting was absolutely amazing and believable and the oscars well deserved, although as a Kate Winslet obsessed guy I like to think of Helen Hunt's oscar as being a bit of a concession due to Titanic winning some awards, this movie would have got in another year.
If you would like "Sleepless in Seattle" rather realistic than romantic and with some more psychological depth, go and see this movie.