Wow, I really liked this film. Despite being about cancer, the film managed to keep a relatively upbeat and funny mood--something I really appreciated.
The entire film is narrated as a long series of film and picture clips appear on the screen. While this style may sound very dull, it certainly wasn't--as the narrator's dialog was amazingly good--clever, funny and brilliant. Amazingly enough, IMDb says that ALL this wonderful dialog was written in only one day--and that's very hard to believe. I loved the rapid fire pace and there were so many great touches I was left with great respect for Matthew A. Steinhart--talk about talent (note--this is NOT his mother and I have never met the man). In addition, I adored the funny touches, such as the long list of people that he thanks at the end for, so far, not having sued him! It takes a very serious subject and manages to make it very, very palatable.
The entire film is narrated as a long series of film and picture clips appear on the screen. While this style may sound very dull, it certainly wasn't--as the narrator's dialog was amazingly good--clever, funny and brilliant. Amazingly enough, IMDb says that ALL this wonderful dialog was written in only one day--and that's very hard to believe. I loved the rapid fire pace and there were so many great touches I was left with great respect for Matthew A. Steinhart--talk about talent (note--this is NOT his mother and I have never met the man). In addition, I adored the funny touches, such as the long list of people that he thanks at the end for, so far, not having sued him! It takes a very serious subject and manages to make it very, very palatable.
