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Besser geht's nicht

Originaltitel: As Good as It Gets
  • 1997
  • 6
  • 2 Std. 19 Min.
IMDb-BEWERTUNG
7,7/10
330.016
IHRE BEWERTUNG
BELIEBTHEIT
1.418
58
Jack Nicholson in Besser geht's nicht (1997)
A single mother and waitress, a misanthropic author, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.
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Romantic ComedyComedyDramaRomance

Eine alleinerziehende Mutter und Kellnerin, ein misanthropischer Autor und ein schwuler Künstler bilden eine unwahrscheinliche Freundschaft, nachdem der Künstler bei einem Raubüberfall überf... Alles lesenEine alleinerziehende Mutter und Kellnerin, ein misanthropischer Autor und ein schwuler Künstler bilden eine unwahrscheinliche Freundschaft, nachdem der Künstler bei einem Raubüberfall überfallen wurde.Eine alleinerziehende Mutter und Kellnerin, ein misanthropischer Autor und ein schwuler Künstler bilden eine unwahrscheinliche Freundschaft, nachdem der Künstler bei einem Raubüberfall überfallen wurde.

  • Regie
    • James L. Brooks
  • Drehbuch
    • Mark Andrus
    • James L. Brooks
  • Hauptbesetzung
    • Jack Nicholson
    • Helen Hunt
    • Greg Kinnear
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  • IMDb-BEWERTUNG
    7,7/10
    330.016
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    BELIEBTHEIT
    1.418
    58
    • Regie
      • James L. Brooks
    • Drehbuch
      • Mark Andrus
      • James L. Brooks
    • Hauptbesetzung
      • Jack Nicholson
      • Helen Hunt
      • Greg Kinnear
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    • 67Metascore
  • Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro
    • 2 Oscars gewonnen
      • 38 Gewinne & 54 Nominierungen insgesamt

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    Jack Nicholson
    Jack Nicholson
    • Melvin Udall
    Helen Hunt
    Helen Hunt
    • Carol Connelly
    Greg Kinnear
    Greg Kinnear
    • Simon Bishop
    Cuba Gooding Jr.
    Cuba Gooding Jr.
    • Frank Sachs
    Skeet Ulrich
    Skeet Ulrich
    • Vincent
    Shirley Knight
    Shirley Knight
    • Beverly
    Yeardley Smith
    Yeardley Smith
    • Jackie
    Lupe Ontiveros
    Lupe Ontiveros
    • Nora
    Jill the Dog
    Jill the Dog
    • Verdell
    • (as Jill)
    Timer the Dog
    • Supporting Dog
    • (as Timer)
    Billy the Dog
    • Supporting Dog
    • (as Billy)
    Bibi Osterwald
    Bibi Osterwald
    • Neighbor Woman
    Ross Bleckner
    • Carl
    Bernadette Balagtas
    Bernadette Balagtas
    • Caterer
    Jaffe Cohen
    Jaffe Cohen
    • Partygoer
    Laurie Kilpatrick
    Laurie Kilpatrick
    • Partygoer
    Alice Vaughn
    Alice Vaughn
    • Partygoer
    Brian Doyle-Murray
    Brian Doyle-Murray
    • Handyman
    • Regie
      • James L. Brooks
    • Drehbuch
      • Mark Andrus
      • James L. Brooks
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    9fraser-simons

    More Pertinent To Life Than When It Was Filmed

    It's ironic that the ways in which this seems to have aged poorly-Melvin being homophobic, casually racist, and more-has actually made this movie more relevant. It forces you to think about every main character and the main theme is transparent and codified in dialogue: "You look at someone long enough, you discover their humanity."

    A lot of reviews condemn Melvin, but the film actually never asks the question as to whether or not Melvin, in particular, deserves pity, sympathy, and empathy. Because everyone deserves that, even people like him. There is not any real altruism instilled in him, or arguably anybody, but simply by proxy, empathy and love is a transformative experience for everyone involved. That's what the move is about.

    Not only that, but adjacent to OCD, which Melvin has, is Tourette's syndrome. I wish it had gone into whether or not any of his verbal compulsions stem from that, but it seems to imply that. Regardless, though, I think that his working toward reparations and his actions speak louder than his words. Surely a remote viewer of an audience can work to extend that kind of empathy to someone who is very challenging to extend it toward? In the time of political polarization and cancel culture and the like, regardless of how you feel about the message of the film, it is more pertinent and interesting and dynamic than most comedies. And no comedy is quite like this, that I've seen.
    9estebangonzalez10

    It's hard not to leave this film with a smile on your face.

    "You make me want to be a better man."

    I finally got around to watching this touching and funny film directed by James L. Brooks that stands out thanks to some wonderful performances and memorable characters. As Good As it Gets is proof that actions are louder than words because despite how cruel and mean Nicholson's character is, he does incredible and kind things for others. In a way this film reminded me of David O. Russell's Silver Linings Playbook as I found both films to be difficult to follow at first due to the lack of a likable character, but once we get to know who these people are we forgive their flaws and end up routing for them. Both Nicholson and Helen Hunt give excellent performances, and their Oscar wins were well deserved in my opinion. As Good As it Gets is the very definition of charm, and the screenplay written by Mark Andrus (Life As a House) shines thanks to some incredible performances. I really enjoyed this film and found myself laughing through most of the scenes. This is one more film I can eliminate from my shame list, and I'm glad I finally got to experience this romantic comedy which also has a lot to say about overcoming illness.

    We are introduced to Melvin Udall (Jack Nicholson), a cranky but successful author who suffers from OCD. He lives on his own in a beautiful apartment where he spends most of his time writing. He always goes out on his daily breakfast ritual which consists of walking to a nearby cafe without touching anyone or stepping on any cracks. He always sits in the same place at the cafe and always demands to be served by the same waitress, whose name is Carol (Helen Hunt). Carol is actually the only one in the cafe who stands his constant outbursts and cruel comments. Melvin's daily routine changes through two events that end up affecting his life. First, his homosexual artist neighbor named Simon (Greg Kinnear) suffers an accident and Melvin unwillingly accepts to take care of his dog in his absence. Second, Carol's son, Spencer (Jesse James) gets ill and she quits her job. Not accepting the fact that Carol isn't there to serve him, Melvin tries to find her in order to restore order back to his life. These series of events force Melvin to change his routine and at the same time he forms an unlikely friendship with Carol and Simon proving that he isn't as bad as he seems to be.

    The performances by each one of the talented actors are the heart and motor of this film. Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt share an incredible chemistry together. It's funny how despite never being able to share his feelings towards her and always saying the wrong things, it becomes clear that she does inspire him to become a better person. The supporting cast is also incredible here, especially Greg Kinnear and Cuba Gooding Jr. who deliver several funny scenes. I was partial to Brooks's work considering I had only seen How Do You Know which didn't work for me and Spanglish which I did enjoy, but As Good As it Gets is without a doubt his best work thanks to an unbelievable cast. This is a smart and funny film, which also could be cruel at times, but it was well balanced. Despite the schmaltzy story it still worked thanks to the characters that carried this film. It's hard not to leave this film with a smile on your face.
    7krumski

    Unusual movie

    This movie is bizarre because, while judged overall its story is shmaltzy and unbelievable, nevertheless each individual scene plays absolutely convincingly and feels very real. It's weird. I don't know if it's just the greatness of the actors overcoming an under-thought out script, or whether it's just the script concentrated solely on crafting great scenes one after the other, but not so much in coming up with a convincing through-line. Whatever. All I know is that this is one of the most entertaining pictures I've ever seen, extremely funny and quite emotionally affecting in places. Somehow, it just doesn't matter - I like it anyway.

    The performances are uniformly excellent. Nicholson shows real range here - sure, he gets to be the sarcastic curmudgeon we've all come to expect, but his character also has moments of fear, repression and vulnerability which he brings off equally well. My problem with this character (and the "problem" only exists as I think about him afterward, not while I'm actually watching the movie) is in his conception: he seems to be whatever the writers want him to be at that moment, with no particular consistency from scene to scene so when he supposedly "changes" at the end, we're left to think, "Change? This guy's been changing through the entire movie!" And also, the fact that his character is a romance novelist is never really explained or examined in any way.

    And yet, Nicholson's performance makes it not matter quite so much.

    Helen Hunt is a revelation in this movie - she nails every scene she's in, whether she's forced to be witty, embarrassed, angry, defiant, emotionally overwhelmed, whatever. She keeps Jack on his toes, and they work off each other brilliantly. Also, I never thought I'd find myself saying this, but Greg Kinnear was great as Simon, the gay neighbor. (It was also nice to see director Harold Ramis - the third Ghostbuster, after all - in front of the camera again, if only briefly, in a small part as a doctor.)

    What more can I say? Good comedy, good love story, great acting. None of it, in the end, is very convincing, but if you just focus on the individual moments and not on the grand design - a task made easy by the wonderful writing and playing - it's very easy to like As Good As It Gets.
    9planktonrules

    Well, I certainly can say I've never seen a film like this before!

    Several years ago, my wife watched "As Good As It Gets" and she told me she didn't like the film. So, I avoided it for years....and now I wish I hadn't listened to her. I loved the film---just don't tell her I said so!

    The film, to me, was perhaps a bit different experience than it would have been for the average viewer. As a former psychotherapist, I kept trying to analyze Jack Nicholson's character in order to understand the story better. He appeared to either have a variety of personality disorders--including an avoidant personality (where he pretends to HATE everyone and pushes them away to avoid being hurt), an obsessive-compulsive personality (or perhaps an Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder) and probably a nice dose of either Asperger's or was just socially retarded. Regardless, this sort of person would NORMALLY live a very solitary and sad existence. However, the film manages to make it seem believable that a man like this could change...some...as well as find love. It's all very improbable but also very charming and sweet. And, later in the film rather oddly romantic. Additionally, the film is, at times, rather funny. Overall, a quirky and well-written film with some terrific acting.

    A lot of other stuff has been written about this multi-Oscar-winning film....so I'll just end by saying my wife is 100% wrong...but I still think she's terrific.
    9ODDBear

    Simply great

    As Good As It Gets is one of those incredibly moving films that is also hugely entertaining. It's not just a comedy, you can't quite label it a drama piece, it just is what it is; simply great.

    What works here so well are the actors and the script. Nicholson and Hunt both won Oscars and they're simply great but Kinnear is no less effective as Nicholson gay neighbour. Plus that dog is amazing as well. This film really relies on great performances and there's no shortage of that here.

    As Good As It Gets is also remarkably well written. So well defined characters and completely involving, you quite simply grow to love them and sympathize with their plight. Nicholson's remarks are terrific, each one very quotable (personal fav; I think of a man and I take away reason and accountability).

    Direction is first rate, Brooks made Terms of Endearment so it's well established that he's quite capable of making great films. As Good As It Gets is very nearly as good it gets.

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    • Wissenswertes
      In one scene the dog starts mimicking Jack Nicholson by stepping over the cracks in the sidewalk. The filmmakers accomplished this by placing little obstacles on the cracks so that the dog had to step over them. They then removed the obstacles digitally in post-production.
    • Patzer
      When Simon is in the hotel in Baltimore, he rips his cast between the thumb and index finger. Upon the return to New York, when Carol is exiting the car, the cast is clearly and repeatedly seen to be intact.
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      Melvin Udall: Now, I got a real great compliment for you, and it's true.

      Carol Connelly: I'm so afraid you're about to say something awful.

      Melvin Udall: Don't be pessimistic, it's not your style. Okay. Here I go. Clearly a mistake.

      [shifts in his seat uncomfortably]

      Melvin Udall: I've got this, what, ailment? My doctor, a shrink that I used to go to all the time, he says that in fifty or sixty percent of the cases, a pill really helps. I hate pills. Very dangerous thing, pills. Hate. I'm using the word "hate" here, about pills. Hate. My compliment is, that night when you came over and told me that you would never... all right, well, you were there, you know what you said. Well, my compliment to you is, the next morning, I started taking the pills.

      Carol Connelly: I don't quite get how that's a compliment for me.

      Melvin Udall: You make me want to be a better man.

      [pause]

      Carol Connelly: [stunned] That's maybe the best compliment of my life.

      Melvin Udall: Well, maybe I overshot a little, because I was aiming at just enough to keep you from walking out.

    • Crazy Credits
      Just after the disclaimer of the American Humane Association (The animals used in this film were in no way mistreated...) there is a second disclaimer stating "The actors used in this film were in no way mistreated."
    • Verbindungen
      Edited into Doggiewoggiez! Poochiewoochiez! (2012)
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      Temple (Sanctuary Mix)
      Written and Performed by Jane Siberry

      Courtesy of Reprise Records

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    • Erscheinungsdatum
      • 12. Februar 1998 (Deutschland)
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      • Vereinigte Staaten
    • Sprache
      • Englisch
    • Auch bekannt als
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    • Drehorte
      • Khoury's Restaurant - 110 N. Marina Drive, Long Beach, Kalifornien, USA(Chesapeake Bay, Baltimore Restaurant)
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      • TriStar Pictures
      • Gracie Films
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      • 50.000.000 $ (geschätzt)
    • Bruttoertrag in den USA und Kanada
      • 148.478.011 $
    • Eröffnungswochenende in den USA und in Kanada
      • 12.606.928 $
      • 28. Dez. 1997
    • Weltweiter Bruttoertrag
      • 314.178.011 $
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