SHEER GREATNESS

Rating: 10/10 (4 September 2004)

I'm a pretty tough critic and I'll admit it takes a lot for me to actually like a movie but I definitely liked this one. It could quite possibly be the most moving film I have ever seen. There are so many underlying themes presented yet the film never seems cluttered. It speaks to a lost generations searching for something, whether it be love, happiness, sanity or just home, where ever that may be.
Zach Braff does a magnificent job of creating memorable characters that almost anyone can relate to. The concepts presented are simple yet represent a true scope of life. Braff's genius really shines as he describes how everyone has their own path in life and in the end, the most important thing is to not put your life own hold, but rather, "seize the day."
The most significant thing I will take away from this film is the idea that life is short and worth living to the fullest. There's nothing wrong with showing emotion whether it be sadness, grief or joy and it's OK to laugh at ourselves every now and then.