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Dec 26, 2023LoriJ_1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
It's nice to see Robin Williams in a serious role. Based on a true story.
Aug 31, 2023akirakato rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
life affirming, but hardly life-changing. Though directed with elegant reticence by Penny Marshall, it's diminished somewhat by Zaillian's tissue-thin adaptation which relies heavily on formulaic comedy, on cliches of character and plot.
Aug 30, 2023DinaT1987 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
De Niro playing himself...not much of a stretch. Williams was superb.
Oct 07, 2022GGoulet428 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Robin Williams' best dramatic role, and he should have been nominated for an Oscar. Unfortunately, he would be tyoecast as a doctor in three other feature films ("9 1/2 Months", "Good Will Hunting", for which he won an Oscar, and "Patch…
Nov 26, 2021P58Jackson rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A serious role for Robin Williams. Well done all the way through. Being based on something that actually happened makes it all the better.
Nov 16, 2021VaughanPLDianeB rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Touching yet heartbreaking -- reminds one to appreciate life and all the little things that bring us joy
Oct 28, 2020iloveseaotters rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This movie has been a favorite of mine since I first saw it in the theatre when it was released. It has a little bit of everything; humor, drama, sadness and a touch of romance. It's a very sweet film that's based on a true story. Robin…
Feb 22, 2019kmobuckeye rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A great movie. Can't believe this is a true story.
Oct 14, 2015HowardWilliams rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Worthwhile to read the autobiography by Sacks as well as view the movie. The book puts the film in context.
Feb 09, 2015Britty346 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This movie was touching and inspiring. So far I think this is one of Robert DeNiro's most spellbinding roles. He captured the disorder so well that I believed it! Robin Williams did a wonderful job too. I was sad to watch him play this…
rslade
Sep 11, 2014rslade rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time.
RitaRoberts
Dec 17, 2011
Lelia - not for kids