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As Good as It Gets

Country: USA, Language: English, 139 mins

  • Director: James L. Brooks
  • Writer: Mark Andrus
  • Producer: James L. Brooks; Bridget Johnson

CGiii Comment

Nicholson is not only homophobic but misanthropic.

Some insults are inspired - brutal and funny.

Superbly played by all involved...thoroughly entertaining.


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The(ir) Blurb...

New York City. Melvin Udall, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer, finds his life turned upside down when neighboring gay artist Simon is hospitalized and his dog is entrusted to Melvin. In addition, Carol, the only waitress who will tolerate him, must leave work to care for her sick son, making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast.

Cast & Characters

Jack Nicholson as Melvin Udall;
Helen Hunt as Carol Connelly;
Greg Kinnear as Simon Bishop;
Cuba Gooding Jr. as Frank Sachs;
Skeet Ulrich as Vincent Lopiano;
Shirley Knight as Beverly Connelly;
Yeardley Smith as Jackie Simpson;
Lupe Ontiveros as Nora Manning;
Jill the Dog as Verdell;
Timer the Dog as Supporting Dog;
Billy the Dog as Supporting Dog;
Bibi Osterwald as Neighbor Woman;
Ross Bleckner as Carl;
Bernadette Balagtas as Caterer;
Jaffe Cohen as Partygoer