Thanks for the memories!

Such a frustrating disappointment

It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.

A terrific literary drama and character piece that shows how the process of creating art can be seen differently by those doing it and those looking at it from the outside.

The merit of this movie is that confronted grief, and tried to do so seriously. We know that in daily life, it is hard for any human being just to grief or talk about loss. When I read the critics I see that they have praised this fact but have mentioned that the movie didn't know if to be a comedy or a drama.Grief, life and humor are intertwined in real life. I am no saying that Jennifer Aniston ruined a masterpiece about grief or that the movie didn't have other faults but wherever she is "being herself" (which is Jennifer Aniston over and over) with her fidgeting, her usual getting stuck to pronounce words or express herself,the usual movements of her head like saying hello?? Her superfluous acting, her not getting deep in any emotions, when all this happens any other efforts are cheapen out. She makes everything around look light, silly, frivolous. And for more than others feel what they do and believe their characters , she doesn't seem to have any fiber on her. The only movie when I saw a different performance of JA was "The good girl" but nothing else after that. I was moved by a concept conveyed here: "all these counselors and people that tell us what to do and they haven't examined themselves". That is important. Or the guilt issue which always accompany any grief. When Walter said "I couldn't hold him" this might seem very simple but convey these little details that stay with people when they lose someone and start thinking what they might have done different. And there is little comfort. Aaron Eckhart has this warmth about him that makes him believable. I understand if people don't like the movie, but I think that they tried and the casting of JA didn't help in this effort.It is worthwhile to mention Martin Sheen and John Carroll Lynch as very convincing and effortless performances.

I was pleasantly surprised by this film. It is a lovely film with several even 'great' moments. It was not what I expected, and to share too much of the film would be giving away some of the suspense of the plot and story and script, which I don't want to do. That would be unfair. It isn't just a romantic comedy, or just a romantic drama. It touches the heart at moments, it touches emotions. It deals with death, emotions, healing, the heart, love, loneliness, and simple ups and downs. Jennifer Aniston is a solid comedian and a solid actress. I admit I enjoy her films. The rest of the cast is solid as well and surprisingly good. The script is good too.If you want to be surprised, enjoy a little film with your self, your family, your friends - this is a nice film to do it with. Enjoy!

Well, having set down with a glass of wine and an unhealthy amount of chocolate I was in the mood for some syrupy clichés and the usual slushy chick flick obligatories. As it happened I ended up blubbing my eyes out and writing this review which I have never done for any other movie to date. This is certainly a chick movie, but the acting from Eckhart and Aniston is beautifully parred down and Aniston really shows why she should be given more credit in this genre. Without giving spoilers, the trailer really doesn't do it justice, this is a film containing a journey about Eckharts character not just a blossoming relationship, which is what the trailer really tends to mislead the audience with. The relationship between Anistons character Elouise and Eckhart's Burke is really sweet and shows the maturity of the characters as well as the realism of the situation. OK, the story is reasonably predictable and you kind of see the end coming, but its very entertaining, thought provoking and life affirming.All round good stuff :)

Not a lot of love happens during this movie, well I guess it does, but I wasn't fully bought by the story here. I really did admire the story and the fact that it had the courage to go a different route than the standard formula they usually use for these things, but jeez is it ever depressing to watch a lot of the time. Aaron Eckhart's character goes through extreme turmoil here, and it's very unpleasant to watch, and he's constantly focused with his job and helping others instead. Jennifer Aniston tries admirably, but is often lost in this movie, and seemed to be unsure on where to take her character. There are some effective messages here, that's to be sure, but one I simply cannot get out my head, due to the pure silliness. Burke|Eckhart| tells his patients to walk on hot coals during this movie, and they'll feel alive. I'm sorry but that's just plain absurdity for my liking. The chemistry between Eckhart and Anniston felt forced as well. I did enjoy the ending though, it was touching and heartfelt.Performances. Aaron Eckhart is effective, if not fantastic here. I felt for his character, and he had enough presence and charisma to keep me watching. Jennifer Aniston is good-looking for sure, but her character is lost. She seems unsure on how to perform it, and flips back and forth a lot. Dan Fogler is somewhat amusing as Eckhart's buddy. John Carroll Lynch is excellent as the tortured Father, grieving over his son. Martin Sheen is solid in his role, but didn't have enough screen time. Judy Greer plays Fogler's role only as a female and a different shade of work to Aniston.Bottom line. I didn't mind the experience, but I didn't love it either. It made me ponder about relationships and life, but I wasn't fully satisfied to say the least. Worth a look to be sure, just be prepared for inconsistency and a bit of depression.6/10