As Good as It Gets 1997 by AverageMansReviews

As Good as It Gets 1997 by AverageMansReviews

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Warning/Additional information: there is mental health/possibly psychological disability/animal cruelty/animal bodily functions/disfigurement/unpleasant references to a section of the rainbow community, underage inappropriate situation and child abuse and one censored adult language reference will be in this content at some point or another. Additional information; I'm stuck here, because our lead role clearly has OCD, but by today's standards I don't know if he has autism as well; high functioning autism or/and if it is him being a complete posterior, because that is him being him. But all I know is; because of the character developments at point or another this could be true, but all I know is if I don't acknowledge there could be more going on here and I miss it, then I know I run a very good chance of some backlash and just to cover my back; I am not saying people with autism of any kind can be posteriors; I'm just saying in this film and in this case he has no filter and/or struggles to pick up physical cues and from time to time really struggles with communicating what he actually means and finally if you are one of those kind of people; that doesn't like labels and so on and so forth; I really don't give two dumplings what you think, I am just trying not to get cancelled or/and receive backlash because I'm did or didn't mention what I just said.

What an interesting community for better or worse: briefly; we meet Melvin Udall [Jack Nicholson:] he is a highly successful novelist with OCD/other, he lives next door to an artist Simon Bishop [Greg Kinnear:] which he is highly successful in his own right; portraits and drawing people's body that kind of thing, he has a dog by the name of Verdell [Jill the Brussels Griffon] and his boyfriend Frank Sachs [Cuba Gooding Jr.:] he is an art seller and doesn't like Udall, moving on to Jackie Simpson [Yeardley Smith:] she is Bishop's am going to go with or/and publicists/assistant finally we have Carol Connelly [Helen Hunt:] she is a waitress where Udall likes to dine once-a-day and has to be served by her, so she has to put up with his shtick, but don't worry she gives as good as she gets and she has no problem telling him when he has crossed the line; this kind of steel only comes from going through tough endless times as unfortunately she has a very sick child at home by the name of; Spencer "Spence" Connelly [Jesse James:] he has a very compromised immune system, Carol does have some support at home by her mother Beverly Connelly [Shirley Knight:] she is a very supportive family member that doesn't mind supporting but also wants the best for her family; but after one horrific incident things start to change.

Generally speaking: the storyline/script, framework and pacing of this 139 minutes film is perfectly designed, so that throughout this set time we the viewers are just a part of these characters lives.

Art and action; now and again through this film there are some highly quality art; in the style of as I have already referenced and the action is something that serves its purpose.

Character developments, performances and comedy; there is a reason why I have dropped so many names and that is because regardless of the role size all of these characters bring something to the table; to create this every day atmosphere which this film runs off; predominantly they are all good versions of what they are meant to be, but with that being said; it does take these performances to take these character types and make them defined and in-depth individuals, but when this film has four spearheading this project in the form of Nicholson, Hunt, Kinnear and Jill the Brussels Griffon; where these humans are flawed, damaged or/and battle hardened; they are still good people; it's just whatever reason; be it learned behaviour or experience or disability they may not remember or no how to be who they are meant to be; based on their inner being, so this has nothing to do with money or else; as one is right at the top, whilst one is in the middle and the other is at the bottom financially broke; so as you see it has very little to do with financial wealth; obviously it would help, but I think also this film indicates without saying it; change what you can and leave what you can't and no that doesn't mean not to try and take responsibility for your debts for an example; but psychologically; change what you can, leave what you can't and aim to be the best person you can be and if you get a few nudges in the right direction from the right people that actually likely then every bit helps, it also highlights the importance of pets to those with mental health or/and disabilities as well and the comedy can range from doggy mishap to dark humour.

This film receives: 10/10, this film is top-notch entertainment; it needs to be seen once in your lifetime for its authenticity about life and this superb assembled cast of characters and performers, they should be absolutely no surprise, but this film has some awards accredited to its name; such as 38 Winners which includes but not limited to Academy Awards, USA 1998 Oscar Best Actor in a Leading Role Jack Nicholson and Best Actress in a Leading Role Helen Hunt. 54 Nominees which also include but not limited to from the same award ceremony/event Best Picture James L. Brooks Bridget Johnson Kristi Zea, Best Actor in a Supporting Role Greg Kinnear [altogether this film has 5 Oscar Nominations to its name.]