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As Good As It Gets

I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible

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Ralph is a retired police officer who has worked as a New York cop for over 38 years. He plans on visiting his niece Jennifer in Chicago for the holidays. Jennifer is a successful businesswoman and the single mother of her young son Brian. She grew up all her life mostly at Ralph's, as her mother was constantly traveling and her father died when she was very young. Since then, she has lost her Christmas spirit. At the airport, Ralph has no idea where he has to be and he is helped by co-traveler Morgan Derby, a 30-year-old chef who has trouble accepting his age. When it turns out his second flight to Denver is canceled, Ralph offers Morgan to a place to stay at Jennifer's house.Although Jennifer is initially reluctant to take in Morgan, Ralph convinces her to allow him to stay since he is a top chef and she needs someone to make her son a turkey. They soon come to the conclusion that they are two completely different people. Jennifer is irritated by his careless and adventurous behavior and Morgan feels that she is a cynical control freak, which is mostly the result of dating the successful but materialistic businessman Richard Windom. Ralph, however, feels that they are perfect for each other and tries to prevent Jennifer from sending Morgan away.This film is SUPERB entertainment. It very funny. I would of scored it a 10 but the ending delves into a cliché. However the first 80 Minutes are just fantastic.

Wow, major raves for this one. I must admit that for me, this was just another predictable Hallmark movie with a young, attractive cast.The film from 2009 stars Brooke Burns, Henry Winkler, Warren Christie, and Woody Jeffries.Burns is Jennifer Cullen, a single mom feeling overwhelmed by the holidays. She will be meeting her boyfriend's (Woody Jeffies) parents and serving them dinner, which she finds frightening.When her uncle Ralph (Winkler), a former cop, arrives, he wants a young man, Morgan (Warren Christie) to stay at the house also. Jennifer flips out. This is all she needed.Morgan proves plenty useful, hanging her Christmas lights, helping with the meal, and breaking into a store to retrieve her son's gift.We all know what happens. Not exactly a spoiler. Sweet movie, nice for the holidays. Warren Christie, who is actually Irish, is quite the hunk and has been a recurring actor on many TV series, and a regular on Alphas.

I liked everything about this movie! One of my very top favorites that I enjoy watching again and again...and again! The plot was not boring. It was presented in a unique, delightfully light-hearted way...with so MANY funny scenes! Focused on a Christmas situation ...with Christmas décor...and snow, the theme, background, and scenery was wonderfully perfect...as well as was the script and directing.All of the players were just wonderful...very-well casted! No one was annoying or distracting. "Jennifer" and "Warren" were delightful and wonderfully matched..... "Uncle Ralph"...SO funny...was the highlight!...a well-known, talented actor portrayed his role wonderfully...and he is what made this movie most extra uniquely enjoyable!A LOT of talent and professionalism went into this movie! Congratulations to the stars, co-stars, and staff for making a most wonderful movie! : )

A guy's perspective here. Even though I hate almost all chick flicks and Christmas love stories, I absolutely love this movie! My wife was watching it last December and I was immediately hooked. I bought the DVD for her as a Christmas gift and I now find myself watching it over and over again.Jen, a single mom and successful business woman, is stressed out over the Christmas rush, and it doesn't help that her super rich but boring boyfriend, Richard, and his parents are expecting her to prepare an extravagant turkey dinner for all of them. Meanwhile, her uncle Ralph, while flying out to see Jen and her son Brian, meets a stranger, Morgan, and convinces Jen to let him spend the night in her home along with Ralph and Brian.Morgan turns out to be the Jack of all trades--getting Ralph into first class, helping Jen with the Christmas lights, irritating her pesky neighbor, relating wonderfully with Brian, showing Jen how to cook the turkey and at the same time how to enjoy Christmas. He even challenges the grumpy store owner to a duel in the alley in order to get the perfect gift for Brian. Through Ralph's clever manipulating, Morgan ends up staying another night--just long enough to force Jen into having to decide between Morgan and Richard.My only criticism is that they probably overdo the Santa Claus thing with Brian. Not sure why a kid can't enjoy Christmas to its fullest even after knowing Santa isn't real, but other than that, this is a wonderful, delightful Christmas movie.Plenty of humor and definitely a romantic theme, but not so much that guys can't enjoy it. This is more about how to enjoy the holiday season, and it doesn't hurt having Henry Winkler, plus the fact that Brooke Burns is so good looking.