Truly a great film

Rating: 10/10 (22 June 2004)

I'd like to mention that I recently sent a DVD of this film to my somewhat estranged father for his birthday. Maybe I am a sentimental wimp, but this film really hit home for me. My father and I are around Albert Finney and Billy Crudup's character's age range. Not sure about you, but my father spun tall tales about his life. Like I think most fathers do... So it is no surprise that I loved this film. It is like a chick flick for men. Dick flick? Great performances all around. Too bad it was mostly ignored at the Oscars. Some people may find the film syrupy or a bit over the top. It made me want to call my father and ask him to tell me a tall tale....