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© DR -AS GOOD AS IT GETS de James.L.Brooks (1997) p11
12/04/2013 05:44
Skeet Ulrich
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The real surprise is Greg Kinnear, who turns in a more solidly dramatic performance than we had a right to suspect based on his past record. In Sabrina, Kinnear displayed a feckless charm, but here he's required to dig deeper.Simon, an already-emotionally-wounded individual, has suffered a massive betrayal that has robbed him of the will to live, and Kinnear manages to capture the essence of this individual and bring it to life on screen. The supporting cast includes veteran actress Shirley Knight as Carol's mother, Skeet Ulrich as one of Simon's models, and a scene-stealing dog.
Ultimately, it's the quirks and details of As Good as It Gets' script (by Brooks and co-writer Mark Andrus), rather than the broad strokes, which make the film enjoyable. Essentially, this is a formulaic, connect-the-dots tale which offers few, if any surprises. Fifteen minutes into the movie, you'll be able to guess exactly how it will all work out.(Smart ass hey ?) As a result, the chief pleasure for the next two hours is watching the characters grow and interact as they traverse the familiar path. As Good as It Gets may not quite live up to its title, but it doesn't fall unacceptably short of the mark.
James Berardinelli
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