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Almost a Classic
This movie is quite good, with decent acting by Keanu Reeves, splendid acting by Diane Keaton, and Jack Nicholson plays his typical 'Jack' character.(see As Good as it Gets, Easy Rider...)
This movie gives quite a lot to the viewing audience, it can make you sad, frustrated and happy all within about 90 minutes.
The story is of a young-girl chasing old guy,(hmm, where have I heard that before, oh, yeah-Jack Nicholson's real life!) who is going home for a weekend with his flavor of the month, girl of the moment. While there, he encounters Diane Keaton, the young girl's mother, who is quite convinced that Jack is much to old and rude to be a good lover for her daughter.
When Jack's charachter is about to go "on the job" he suddenly has a heart attack sending him to the hospital, and forcing him to live, alone, with Diane Keaton. whew.
The real thrill of the story is the chemistry between Jack and Diane, they are really a treat on screen. Jack magically turns into a lovable character, but you end up feeling sorry for all of the movie's characters in the end.
Don't be fooled into thinking this is your average romantic comedy, for you will be sorely mistaken, (...) just rent or buy it and have a good time laughing or doing whatever you do when you watch a movie.

The premise is cliche but the acting is extremely well done
I love the idea of experienced female actors having a leading role in such a big screen movie and am thrilled Diane Keaton has received so much acclaim for her wonderful artistry here. I love that there is at least one movie that was not trying to specifically appeal "to ages 16-24". Many of us have open minds about various topics and don't appreciate having our taste predicted based on a marketing device. I digress as I will do sometimes but Baby Boomers have money to spend on entertainment and love to see more mature movies as well as family movies. This one gem of a movie is a perfect example. The only issue I have with the movie is the extreme focus on the mundane issue of May/December romances or just romance age differences in general. It's like a commercial for Viagra.

Anyway, Nicholson and Keaton are fresh and experienced actors who don't need to play stereotypes. This movie works because their genuine chemistry is entertaining and they are so talented no matter what their eccentricity or age. I'm not quite sure what the Keanu Reeves' character was meant to be here but it's so ancillary and doesn't add or detract from the movie.

It's a good film!

There may be some snow on the roof....
What's not to enjoy? The script has Snap!, Crackle!, and Pop! Also several moments of genuine tenderness as well as natural hilarity. As ably directed by Nancy Meyers whose previous work in What Women Want is also first-rate, the cast is excellent and Diane Keaton's Academy Award nomination for best actress (as Erica Barry) in a leading role was well-deserved. I also expected a nomination for Jack Nicholson as Harry Sanborn. The supporting cast is also fine, notably Frances McDormand (Zoe Barry) and Keanu Reeves (Julian Mercer). The core situation is that the wealthy and charming Harry is dating (at least for the moment) Erica's daughter Marin (Amanda Peet) and accompanies her for a weekend in the Hamptons where her divorcee mother (a successful playwright) has a lovely oceanside home. Of course, Erica and her sister Zoe appear unexpectedly.

As a result of his hedonistic lifestyle, Harry suffers a heart attack unrelated to Erica. After emergency care by Julian, he is released but must reside nearby during the recovery period. Guess where? Of course, he and Erica fall in love. Meanwhile, prior to Harry's appearance in his life, Julian had become strongly attracted to Erica...not to her daughter. Apparently she has had no romance in her life since the divorce and is currently hard at work on a new play which is not going very well. Harry eventually becomes well enough to return to Manhattan. And then....

Eventually, both Harry and Erica must make very difficult choices. It would be a disservice to those who have not as yet seen this film to explain what those decisions prove to be. However, I feel free to say that the decisions are juxtaposed very effectively with various humorous incidents, a few of which are featured in the trailer shown in theaters. Yes, this is a comedy but it also has some attitude. On occasion, an edge. There are implications to the lives which the two seniors have led, prior to their meeting. The resolutions of various conflicts (both major and minor) are entirely plausible, except -- in my opinion -- for one which involves Erica and Julian. See this entertaining, sometimes serious film and then reach your own conclusions.

The special features provided with the DVD include a "Commentary" by director Nancy Meyers, producer Bruce Brock, and actress Diane Keaton, another "Commentary" by director Nancy Meyers and actor Jack Nicholson, a "Hamptons House Set Tour" with Amanda Peet, and "Harry Sings Karaoke to Erica" (a deleted scene). For whatever reasons, Keaton chose not to contribute much but Nicholson did and, as always, is charming, articulate, and generous. Contrary to his persona in so many films, Nicholson is renowned among his film colleagues for the same endearing qualities which are evident in one of the commentaries.

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