an almost perfect comedy

Rating: Null/10 (29 July 1999)

While I probably haven't seen enough films to make this judgement, this would be arguably the best comedy of the 1990's. It's slick, clever, funny, romantic and unlike most of today's comedies, stays in your memory long after you've seen it.
Bill Murray gives a beautifully understated performance, although Chris Elliott probably scores more laughs. Also, the romance between Murray and MacDowell is deftly and sweetly handled, especially as they're not the most obvious romantic coupling one can think of.
A great film to watch whenever it comes on TV.