
As Good as It Gets
A comedy from the heart that goes for the throat.
Directed by James L. Brooks
Produced by TriStar Pictures, Gracie Films
A warm, character-driven comedy about three damaged people learning to care for each other despite their flaws and isolation.
A misanthropic author, a single mother and waitress, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.
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Is As Good as It Gets one of a kind? No. Less singular than 94% of films.
Is As Good as It Gets easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Does As Good as It Gets end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is As Good as It Gets scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is As Good as It Gets violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is As Good as It Gets sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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