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1. • • Yes, the film received critical acclaim and won several awards, including two Academy Awards for Best Actor (Jack Nicholson) and Best Actress (Helen Hunt).
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   Is 'as good as it gets' still a good movie?

   • Writer-director James L. Brooks’ 1997 film As Good as It Gets is still a fine movie 25 years after it premiered in theaters. It’s very much of its time; however, there is still plenty to appreciate. In the 1997 Fall Movie Preview issue of Entertainment Weekly, the film was titled Old Friends. Brooks had this to say about that:

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   Who are the actors in 'as good as it gets'?

   • It stars Jack Nicholson as a misanthropic, bigoted and obsessive–compulsive novelist, Helen Hunt as a single mother with a chronically ill son, and Greg Kinnear as a gay artist. As Good as It Gets premiered at the Regency Village Theatre on December 6, 1997, and was released theatrically in the United States on Christmas Day.

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   Would a 'as good as it gets' movie have worked?

   • A title like As Good As It Gets sounds more appropriate for a more realistic take on its characters, with a more complicated ending. Such a film could have worked. It would have made more sense, and it would have been less of a star vehicle and more an ensemble piece, Carol and possibly even Simon having equal time to Melvin.

   As Good As It Gets Review: Jack Nicholson More Than Earns His Oscar

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   Who directed 'as good as it gets'?

   • The movie was directed by James L. Brooks, known for his ability to create emotionally impactful films. “As Good As It Gets” is a romantic comedy that explores the complexities of love and relationships. The movie features a diverse set of quirky characters, each with their own unique personality traits.

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   What makes as good as it gets a good movie?

   • In practice, As Good As It Gets is touched by too much movie magic to let rational impulses hold. It helps that the film takes a few steps away from reality, landing in that cinematic sweet spot between caricature and cinema verité. But among the most important ingredients to making that work is Nicholson’s performance.

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   What is as good as it gets about?

   • “As Good As It Gets” is a heartwarming romantic comedy with memorable quotes, exceptional performances, and a timeless message about the transformative power of love and friendship.

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3. filmobsessive.com › film › film-featuresAs Good as It Gets Is a Time Capsule | Film Obsessive

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   Dec 12, 2022 · Writer-director James L. Brooks’ 1997 film As Good as It Gets is still a fine movie 25 years after it premiered in theaters. It’s very much of its time; however, there is still plenty to appreciate.

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5. www.reddit.com › r › iwatchedanoldmovieI just watched As Good as It Gets (1997) for the first time ...

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   I think this movie doesn’t get enough credit for how well-written it is. Sure it’s mostly comedy but the dramatic undertones are actually really powerful. The best moment for me is when Jack Nicholson’s character is at the end of his rope and is begging for an appointment with his psychiatrist.

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   Dec 25, 2022 · On the movie's 25th anniversary, a first-time viewer finds that Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt's Oscar wins for As Good As It Gets were well deserved.

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   As Good as It Gets is a 1997 American romantic comedy film directed by James L. Brooks from a screenplay he co-wrote with Mark Andrus. It stars Jack Nicholson as a misanthropic, bigoted and obsessive–compulsive novelist, Helen Hunt as a single mother with a chronically ill son, and Greg Kinnear as a gay artist.

   Award	Category	Nominee (s)	Result
   Academy Awards	Best Picture	James L. Brooks, Bridget Johnson, and ...	Nominated
   Academy Awards	Best Actor	Jack Nicholson	Won
   Academy Awards	Best Actress	Helen Hunt	Won
   Academy Awards	Best Supporting Actor	Greg Kinnear	Nominated

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   Melvin Udall (Jack Nicholson) is an obsessive-compulsive writer of romantic fiction who's rude to everyone he meets, including his gay neighbor Simon (Greg Kinnear), but when he has to look after...

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   • Category: Romance, Comedy, LGBTQ+

   • Content Rating: PG-13

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   With terrific lead performances by Jack Nicholson as a demonic novelist and Helen Hunt as a Manhattan waitress, As Good as It Gets is as good as mature adult entertainment gets on the...