d.rust Formulaic crapfest with a premise that borders on pedophilia has a cranky Freeman drink his way into the hearts of a family. This film makes a brain dead fanbase breathlessly approve of libtard Meathead Reiner's phoned-in direction.Change the soundtrack just slightly from "happy-happy" to "creepy-scary" and you'll have a different movie.In what Universe does a crippled black man who is cranky and drinks, befriend a white-bread single mom's entire family of girls?This would have been better as a horror story: Creepy old man befriends innocent children

girvsjoint If this movie had been made back in the 1930's it would probably be remembered as a 'classic' today! But with today cynical movie going public, it most likely sunk without trace at the box office? I came across it on DVD when I was looking up films that Fred Willard had appeared in, having enjoyed him in 'Everybody Loves Raymond' and the short lived 'Back To You' TV series. As it turns out Fred isn't in this all that much, but as always, he's quirky and good, however, the off beat casting of Morgan Freeman as a disillusioned author of westerns who's taken to drink, and the gorgeous much under rated Virginia Madsen as his next door neighbour works a treat in this delightful, feel good little movie! In fact everyone in it is perfect casting, and all deliver the goods. No violence, no explosions, no foul language, no brats, no CGI, how refreshing, mind you, there is one gunshot, fired into the air! Now and again a little gem like this comes along just to remind us of better cinematic days gone by, if you haven't got a big smile on your face, and a warm feeling in your heart at the end of this movie, I'm afraid there's no hope for you!

ltdwsr-77674 OK so a successful & popular writer who has lost his voice & currently drinks a bit secludes himself at a lake cottage for the summer. Of course there is a beautiful, charming and gracious woman who is staying next door. Oh yeah also getting divorced which of course makes her eligible & available. So, doesn't this happen all the time? Forgetabout it. It's a movie so just roll with it, accept it, embrace it & love it! This is a well written & presented tale. Virginia Madsen is a gem. From Candyman to Sideways to this. Her straight forward, sincere & soft spoken way of delivering lines just knocks me out. Morgan Freeman plays his part and delivers like a true pro. Sort of makes it all seem real. Just a nice film to watch. Sorry it wasn't enough for the jaded movie goers and critics, but really who cares what they think. Give this movie a try and when the credits roll you will feel good or at least a little better than you felt before you tuned in. After all isn't that what movies are supposed to really be about?

arojann-961-727896 Granted, this is the kind of "feel good" movie I like. Morgan Freeman is excellent as the former writer who seems to have given up on life since the death of his wife (been there, done that). What he needs is a reason to live the rest of his life somewhere that matters. He finds that with a family of 4 (mom divorcing, and 3 girls missing their old life with dad and all) who are the friendly people next door. Lots of really good funny one liners. And, a promise from the former author to sue the operators of a bus service if they weren't providing accessible services...good for him! I guess it might be too stereotypical for some people, but I loved all the characters! Nice to watch when you want to watch a movie that's not too heavy and has a happy ending. Works for me!