| | As Good As It Gets DVD (6 Customer Reviews)
| Category | Dramas DVDs, Comedies Movies, Romance Videos, Recommended, Friends, Gay/Lesbian, Dogs, Character Study, Art/Artists, Illness, Mental Illness, Painters | | Starring | Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, Greg Kinnear, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Shirley Knight | | Director | James L. Brooks | | Producer | Kristi Zea, Bridget Johnson | | Screenwriter | James L. Brooks, Mark Andrus | | Story | Mark Andrus |
DVD. Feature film starring Jack Nicholson & Helen Hunt. Acerbic and outwardly despicable pulp novelist Melvin Udall lives in a haze of obsessive-compulsive behavior patterns, avoiding cracks in the sidewalk and rigidly adhering to his regimen of daily breakfasts in the cafe where harried single mom Carol Connelly (Helen Hunt) is the only waitress he'll accept. But his ordered, hermetic world falls apart when his neighbor, a gay painter, needs a babysitter for his cherished dog--and only his long-time nemesis Melvin will do. Then, when the waitress's son's serious illness keeps her from work, Melvin realizes how much he needs her after all. Academy Award Nominations: 7, including Best Supporting Actor--Greg Kinnear, Best Film Editing, Best Original Score (Musical/Comedy), and Best Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen. Academy Awards: Best Actor--Jack Nicholson and Best Actress--Helen Hunt. Jack Nicholson dedicated the Best Actor Oscar he won for AS GOOD AS IT GETS to his good friend J.T. Walsh, who had just died. As Good As It Gets Reviews: "...It shows off Mr. Brooks's gift for the right-on zinger and his sweet, rueful way of enjoying his characters' stubborn tics....As winning as it is barbed..."
-- Janet Maslin, New York Times "...Brooks delivers the goods audiences since his TERMS OF ENDEARMENT and BROADCAST NEWS have come to expect: laughs and tears, fine writing, rich acting, social commentary, and a smile on the face as one exits the theatre..."
-- Kim Williamson, Box Office "...In his edgiest performance in years, Nicholson creates a thoroughly unpleasant character....[A] smart, spiky romance..."-- Christine Spines, Premiere "...There's something about Jack Nicholson that makes you want to grin....[The film] creates memorable people..."
-- Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times "...Hugely entertaining....Nicholson is in top form -- nobody is better at lacing laughs with malice..."
-- Peter Travers, Rolling Stone "...Nicholson is an endlessly watchable performer..."
-- Xan Brooks, Sight and Sound "...The full octane Jack is back....Hunt delivers one of the year's most appealing performances..." -- 3 1/2 out of 4 stars
-- Mike Clark, USA Today "...It's fun to watch [Nicholson] play an SOB..."
-- Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly As Good As It Gets | List Price | $14.94 (You save $5.15) | | Studio | Sony Pictures Home Entertainment | | Orig Year | 1997 | | DVD Encoding | Region 1 | | All Time Sales Rank |  594  | | CD Universe Part number | 1181338 | | Catalog number | 21709 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | May 20, 1998 | | Rating | PG-13 (MPAA) | | Rating Reason | On appeal for strong language, thematic elements, nudity and a beating | | Running Time | 139 Minutes | | Additional Info | Widescreen; Keep Case | | Movie Details | Color; Dolby Surround Sound; Digitally Mastered; Letter Boxed; Widescreen; Keep Case |
As Good As It Gets Movie Review Average Rating: (4.7 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews Great
Great movie! Great service from CD Universe. I would order again.
Submitted by spurlock8940 (Georgia) 
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Great cast makes great movie
This is an excellent movie with an exceptional cast. Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt and Greg Kinnear make their characters believable and human. While the film is not "preachy", it does present the premise that we all are capable of doing good deeds, regardless of how we are affected by circumstances. As each of the characters attempt to overcome their respective disabilities, hardships and setbacks, they each one learn how much better life can be when you help someone else. Good movie, good cast, good lesson.
Submitted by rlhall (Albany, GA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Terrific cast
Nicholson is'nt the only good actor in this film.Helen Hunt,Greg Kinnear,and Cuba Gooding Jr. turn in solid performances.
Submitted by Blake (Brandon,MS)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  much ado about nothing
This movie was okay, but I didn't find it to be anything special. They story was nice and all, but 2:20 could have been done in an hour and a half. It was way too drawn out and I would have rather seen someone other than Helen Hunt.
Submitted by Mike (Grand Forks)
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OCD
This movie was hilarious. So funny and witty. I love jack Nicholson in this. He's such a great nuerotic OCD character. Great acting by everyone, especially the little DOG "verdell"!
Submitted by Stacey (Manteca, CA)
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As Good As It Gets DVD Region 1
Keep Case
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1.85
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1.85
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Dolby Digital 2.0 - English, French
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
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Audio Commentary: James L. Brooks - Director
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