(rated PG, 106 mins.approx.)
Opens April 7th
In a charming, endearing story that’s part “Moonstruck” and part old-fashioned nicey-nice, Bonnie Hunt does what she does best: sister/best friend roles. Think “Only You” with Marisa Tomei and “Jerry Maguire”with Renee Zellweger, but this time with the added role of writer and director in the most heart-warming feel good story anybody could ask for.David Duchovny is mourning the loss of his wife (Joely Richardson). Grace (Minnie Driver) is celebrating her new heart transplant. When the two meet due to a bizarre set of circumstances, anything is possible, creating a fairy tale that has a round table of fairy-godfathers in supporting roles from Carroll O’Connor as Minnie’s grandpa, to Robert Loggia as his best friend.
Opens April 7th
In a charming, endearing story that’s part “Moonstruck” and part old-fashioned nicey-nice, Bonnie Hunt does what she does best: sister/best friend roles. Think “Only You” with Marisa Tomei and “Jerry Maguire”with Renee Zellweger, but this time with the added role of writer and director in the most heart-warming feel good story anybody could ask for.David Duchovny is mourning the loss of his wife (Joely Richardson). Grace (Minnie Driver) is celebrating her new heart transplant. When the two meet due to a bizarre set of circumstances, anything is possible, creating a fairy tale that has a round table of fairy-godfathers in supporting roles from Carroll O’Connor as Minnie’s grandpa, to Robert Loggia as his best friend.
James Belushi manages to steal much of the movie as Bonnie Hunt’s lovable, out of shape, teddy bear hubby. At times the story was overly dramatic with some initially corny scenes that eventually managed to work out on their own, by touching on the layers of heartache and humor, the struggle to make sense of love, loss and the unexpected, yet restoring your belief in fate.
Scenes of the dog waiting at the door to Grace refilling the water bottle made for some very everyday and down to earth moments that send this film over the top, landing Bonnie Hunt instantly on top with female directors like Penny Marshall. A movie you can even take Grandma to. And, one you’ll smile about throughout.