Needless to say how good an actor Tom Hanks is. He is the heart and soul of this movie. It took us back to the days of Forrest Gump reminding us of true American spirit. The message to today's audience is to stay connected with people around you. To spread love, to be helpful to each other, to share both happiness and sorrow. The thing the stood out particularly to me was the relationship of Otto with his neighbors. It all started off grumpy but deep inside we get to see a wonderful human being. His chemistry with the Mexican neighbor is so refreshing that it brings a purpose to his otherwise boring life. This is what the modern day neighbors including me should learn. To be approachable, to be friendly, to try help each other out. After all life is short, let's keep our egos aside. Kudos to the makers and the great actors in this wonderful piece of work.