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.
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…
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 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…
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