Thanks for the memories!

As Good As It Gets

Absolutely Fantastic

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

There are many heartwarming moments in this nice romantic film. But I thought that many of the plot lines were forced. For one thing, it made no sense to me that Cody didn't reveal the card to Faith at one moment early in the film where it seemed to be the obvious thing to do.Alice Evans, as Faith, had way to many scenes where she showed little emotion. John Newton, as Cody, was hardly any better in the emotion department, but at least for him, this made sense in his character and the situation. I wouldn't be jumping for joy if I were in love with another man's serious girlfriend. The path to love for these two was underplayed too much in the movie. We got far more evidence of it from the people around them than we did the couple themselves.And where did Paul even come from? How did they meet? How did she fall in love? At least one thing made sense. As Faith's dad realized, she would be far more content with the man who worked extra hard with his hands and was totally comfortable in the outdoors. Traveling the world would have little if no appeal to Faith, especially if it meant leaving her family.Edward Asner was excellent and so was Peter Jason who is probably responsible for most of the life and humor in the movie.

I think this movie had a very unique plot and location...and both were very refreshing!.....It flowed very nicely from one scene to the next........ All the players were well-casted.......The lines with drama, intensity, and humor were carried out appropriately.............However, I found it odd that a father would be so over-whelming...practically obsessed...about being a match-maker for his daughter...as well as the uncle.....while the mother was totally opposite......but that's what made the movie what it is.............I've seen this movie several times and look forward to seeing it again this year.....but I don't see it scheduled.

Although a bit flimsy, the plot is not to bad. A Christmas card from an unknown woman as the trigger for the lead character to find love, well I haven't seen that before.Throughout the movie the story offers enough emotional moments and where Asner and Nettleton are rather convincing, Newton and Evans seem to just have had a Botox treatment. Almost the whole time without any emotions except for the final seconds at the Vietnam memorial. That looked genuine. Probably because their faces weren't visible.Still, I think the movie is worth your time. I enjoyed it, despite the poor acting.

This is one of my family's favorite Christmas stories and we can overlook the few inaccuracies in the movie as no big deal like whether there is one or two dog tags and whether or not the restaurant was open on Christmas Day. Many restaurants are open on holidays. I fell in love with the design of that log house and would love to see a layout of that house but no one seems to want to share. I am especially interested in the layout of the kitchen, dining area and great room. If anyone knows where this is or how to get it I would love to know. I also love the full length front porch. I agree that Faith could be a little better in the character and the ending a little longer but overall it will continue to be one of my favorite ones to watch.