I defy anyone to see this movie and not laugh out loud at least once if not consistently. The laughs are more intelligent than you might expect. It moves along well and is well directed.
This has got to be another Oscar nomination for Billy Bob Thornton. He used a little physical humor, just a little (but who expects physical humor from him?) and tremendous timing as the smart, somewhat nerdy hypochondriac part of the team. Kate Blanchett gives a very good performance and is much more attractive here than any other film I have seen her in. Bruce Willis gives another very good performance but nothing that seems to be a stretch for him.
Other Oscar nominations for the Screenwriter and Barry Levinson's direction. This is one of those movies that fits well into multiple genres: comedy, romance, drama. Finally, the music is a very nice fit into this charming, funny little escape from reality.
This has got to be another Oscar nomination for Billy Bob Thornton. He used a little physical humor, just a little (but who expects physical humor from him?) and tremendous timing as the smart, somewhat nerdy hypochondriac part of the team. Kate Blanchett gives a very good performance and is much more attractive here than any other film I have seen her in. Bruce Willis gives another very good performance but nothing that seems to be a stretch for him.
Other Oscar nominations for the Screenwriter and Barry Levinson's direction. This is one of those movies that fits well into multiple genres: comedy, romance, drama. Finally, the music is a very nice fit into this charming, funny little escape from reality.