If it weren't for the cast, this film would have flopped big time. But, unfortunately, only one of them is up to par. Greg Kinnear steals all the scenes with his terrific portrayal of Simon, the gay artist. Helen Hunt is just awful in a role that we have seen her play several times before. This repetition is growing old, and if she doesn't find something else to do, she may find herself grasping for roles.
Hunt is possibly the most overrated actress.
About You where she originated it. As for Jack Nicholson, you gotta like him. But he just isn't given a good character. Instead, it's as if the writers just added a mean-spirited character, and then put Nicholson in. His inevitable change to being kind is so predictable that it's pointless to watch.