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Underrated

posted 2 years ago by VonFisch (354)
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I think this is one the most well done movies I've seen for its kind. It's got everything, from the depths of despair to hope to laughter to joy. Bonnie Hunt did a heck of a job packing in all kinds of emotions in a realistic manner with likeable characters. I like how she gave honor to the first wife throughout the movie, it wasn't just a gimmick and quickly forgotten and realistically it is difficult in grieving and yet finding love again. This is not your ordinary romantic comedy.

By the way, I read something interesting for those who specifically receiving heart transplants vs any other organ and I wonder if this phenomenon is where Bonnie Hunt got her idea for this movie. It isn't too far fetched that Bob and Grace seemed to feel familiar with each other when they met.
https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc799207/m2/1/high_res_d/vol20-no3-191.pdf

[–] Kowalski (78914) 2 years ago

I LOVE RETURN TO ME...I SAW IT IN THE THEATER...I OWNED THE VHS,DVD AND NOW BLU RAY...A WONDERFUL,LIGHT HEARTED FEEL GOOD FLICK.

[–] VonFisch (354) 2 years ago

I like watching it on one of the Roku channels when it is on, but the last time I had to skip over the accident and transplant part, it can really hit me in the gut, so I might not be up to going through that. David Duchovny does a very realistic job playing his grief, can definitely empathize. I think Bonnie Hunt was excellent in directing those scenes, with all the characters, even some laughter while the family is waiting during the transplant, as well as her grandfather doing what many families would do, praying, and even the choice of music fit very well. It's just such a great movie, the four older gentlemen are a hoot with a touch of nostalgia. Jim Belushi and Bonnie Hunt's marriage was very funny and realistic at the same time. Really, Bonnie Hunt just did a great job all the way around directing this movie and a great script. I wish she would have done another movie.