pogodog7 At its heart, Just Before I Go is about how people perceive the same thing differently. First-time director Courteney Cox (of Friends fame) does a very proficient job of putting into motion, a premise ripe for exploration, this time penned by screenwriter David Flebotte (Desperate Housewives). If you've read the blurb, then you know that the protagonist is planning to do himself in, which gives the impression that Just Before I Go will be a dark comedy. Comedy yes, but not nearly as dark as you might imagine. The film succeeds in balancing humor and drama; the humor is solid and consistent without being overbearing, and it works to best effect due to the audience being able to empathize with the likable characters.William Sean Scott gives this movie his all and he really shines. He is an exceptionally good actor and very under-rated. You travel with him in his transformation, rooting for him all of the time. Olivia Thirlby as Greta and Garret Dillahunt as "Lucky" are also excellent. Garret Dillahunt, a character actor whose face you may recognize, is all in with a tour de force as the domineering brother/ husband/ father/ cop named Lucky. Olivia Thirlby is sweet, vulnerable and beautiful. It was also good to see the great Clancy Brown, one of the best character actors of our generation, abet in a small but important part. Also, I was pleased to see the beautiful and talented Missi Pyle. I really wanted more of her and the always reliable Rob Riggle giving a top performance. And Connie Stevens showed everyone that she still has IT.The humor is not for everyone (if you find masturbation offensive), but Just Before I Go kept me glued to the screen and chuckling away for 95 minutes This was a very nice feel-good film. It is the kind of movie that will leave you smiling when it is over. Do yourself a favor, a buy this one and invite friends over.

Gordon-11 This film tells the story of a suicidal man who decides to visit a few people who mistreated him and made his life miserable, before he kills himself.The film starts off with a man drowning in the sea, then flashes back to three weeks ago, when he starts his closure tour to visit all the horrible in his life. He discovers that the horrible people all have their reasons to be horrible, and in fact they lead much sadder lives. Then, his tour becomes something that changes the lives of the people around him. I really love the plot, as it is surrounded by positivity and love, even though the underlying theme appears to be grim. In fact, the film manages to be happy and light hearted despite of the unhappy circumstances, which is a big achievement.I am so touched by the supportive attitude towards gays. When Romeo's mother says the God she loves indeed loves everybody, it is just super touching and inspiring. "Just Before I Go" is a very affirming film that touches and inspires. I truly enjoyed it.

Alea Perkovich I really loved this movie. It had so many different character types that all played together very well and made a really great story line. I loved the plot. When my sister brought the movie home and told me what it was about I was kinda freaked out... but I think they took a gloomy situation, and situations that are very real and things that people really struggle with, and brought light to them. It reminded me of the show shameless in some way. With all the family dysfunctions. But at the end of the day, what is more important than family?? I laughed a lot, and I even cringed at some parts. I honestly cant think of anything that I dislike about the movie!

HenbaineAccount2 Okay, I was dubious when someone suggested I watch this movie after simply scanning the synopsis. But I will admit, by the end I'd laughed, cried, felt uplifted, resentful, regretful, guilty and thankful.The movie starts of a bit dark with the lead role feeling he has nothing to live for, thus deciding to return home and tie up his loose ends before ending his life. A lot to take in within the very early part of a plot.This plan is going very well till he meets a young woman who decides to document his story via the media of a camcorder and ends up showing him the importance of perspective, selflessness and simply, life. How much your life can shape others, how every person has a story and a reason behind their actions that gets quite deep. Really beautifully executed, warming, emotional and funny with some really thought provoking moments.Rarely for me, I cannot think of anything I dislike about this title.