Reviews

If you're looking for a fun movie that will make you laugh, this is it.

Michael Riley gives a great performance as an ordinary guy who works at two hum-drum jobs and lives a pretty boring life. Robbie Coltrane comes into his life and changes it for the creative better. As always, Coltrane is over-the-top with his portrayal of a failed, but always hopeful restauranteur. The dialogue is witty especially from Kristina Nichol, who has a minor, but standout role. Eugene Lipinski, who also wrote the original story and co-wrote the screenplay, gives a hilarious performance as the jealous, slightly-psycho 'Hopeless.' Kenneth Welsh is equally funny as the obsessed-to-win hockey coach and boss.

The list of memorable performances goes on. The cinematography involves unique camera shots that are creative beyond what I've ever seen.

Definitely, a must see. I give it a 10 and a spot on my favorite movies of all time list.

This was one of those great tv shows that deserved a longer run than it received. I saw Haley Joel and instantly loved him. He showed then what a good actor he is and I've been following his career ever since. Someday he will win an oscar.

i have seen this movie probably 20 or so times, and i can quote many of the lines off by heart.

it is totally unique, and the acting is superb. judy davis as always gives a fantastic performance as george sand. she is dynamic, spirited and strong-willed which i would have thought was rare in women in those times.

hugh grant is great as chopin. he has a bit of an accent which i'm not sure is realistic but sounds okay to me.

julian sand and bernadette peters make good foils for grant and davis. julian sand's liszt is a man in love with his music and his mistress.

bernadette peters is very good as an abrupt, jealous sometimes-friend of davis character.

emma thompson was hilarious as a bubble-headed aristocrat. this was the first time i saw her and have remembered it as a very unique performance, different from most characters she plays.

don't forget mandy patinkin as one of davis' ex-lovers. he has many hilarious lines and scenes with and without her.

i give this movie two thumbs up, an A+, a 10, five stars and a resounding seal of approval.

no matter what i've seen to date. it is still, and will still be my favorite movie.