As Good as It Gets
Taste attributes: comedyromancedramaanimalsvehicleswholesomelightsimplelinearbig & variedemotive & stirringall consuming questcomplex relationshiplove conquers allunlikely connections
"A comedy from the heart that goes for the throat."
Boxlist takeAn accessible romantic comedy that is uncomplicated, emotional and expansive. Best if you like escapism over depth.
Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: balanced · Weight: very light · Realism: balanced · Story: simple · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: big and varied · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score
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What lines up
- Pace: Balanced pace, just how this profile likes it
- Emotional punch: Emotive / stirring, just how this profile likes it
What might not click
- Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate
- Weightiness: Light / accessible, where this profile leans weighty / heavy
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Synopsis
New York City. Melvin Udall, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer, finds his life turned upside down when neighboring gay artist Simon is hospitalized and his dog is entrusted to Melvin. In addition, Carol, the only waitress who will tolerate him, must leave work to care for her sick son, making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast.
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Taste Attributes
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Details
- Genre
- Comedy
- Year
- 1997
- Runtime
- 139 min
- Status
- Released
- Studio
- Gracie Films
- Taste scores
- How we score
Similar in feel
Matched on pace, tone, themes and style, not just genre.
