Le Pire voisin au monde

Good grief there are some really grumpy reviewers out there. This is the perfect vehicle for Tom Hanks and he makes the most of the opportunity. ( I note that he and Rita Wilson are producers ). Yes it is a remake of a classic Swedish movie but this plays out to a much larger audience while retaining the same sentiments. Well written and acted this is great entertainment moving seamlessly from comedy to drama and ultimately packs an emotional punch that makes it memorable and pushes it into one of the best movies of the year . A great reminder of why Tom Hanks has been at the top for so long while providing a break out supporting role for Mariano Trevino who is genuinely both very funny and very moving. Can I also highlight the soundtrack ... especially the Kate Bush single . Highly recommended .

There is nothing subtle about this film. In fact it makes all its points with a sledgehammer. I guess some people need that to get the point.

The film has wonderful intentions which you can't fault.

Tom Hanks does an adequate job of playing a hurt, bitter curmudgeon who has had a difficult life full of loss. I think other actors willing to be disliked would have done a better job.

Most of the supporting cast is wonderful.

Be kind to others. Give them their space. You have no idea what they have been through. A person who takes a long time to warm up to you can end up being more loyal and kinder than those who constantly smile in your face.

While I have seen thousands of hours worth of motion pictures, I have only seen a few that have brought me to tears. I've done multiple tours in the Middle East, I've been in very emotional situations with families, but only a few movies have made me cry. This was a movie I saw, but never found appealing as I'm not the fondest of dramas, but I took the gamble. Within the first 36 minutes, I saw scenes i could relate to, scenes where I've been in those shoes and I had to have a box of tissues avilable. I had to take a few moments and I catch my breath, because this movie was extremely emotional to me, which doesn't happen often. If you need to take a moment and reflect and your own life, take a couple hours, and watch this.

Wow. I was not prepared for that. I thought I was going to see a comedy film about a grumpy man who gets frustrated with his neighbours. I did not expect to be in tears by the end - and not tears of laughter.

I did not have the experience of the original book or film so I went into this with no particular expectations. It's been a long time since a movie touched me in this way.

Tom Hanks excels as Otto in a character so unlike any other he has played before. His own son played his younger self which added a level of authenticity to the role. The supporting cast brought a mix of humour and pathos resulting in beautiful and moving film that hit all the right notes.

Don't go and see this without tissues folks!

I went into this movie with little expectations, and came out with this added to one of my favourite films of all time. I felt every emotion during this experience. I couldn't picture anyone else play the character of Otto, Tom hanks absolutely nailed it in this. Along with the female lead, she was hilarious and had the whole cinema laughing at times!

I will recommend this film for a long time. I go to the cinema once a week atleast and this has been the best watch in a very long time.

Don't forget to bring your tissues. It'll have you on an emotional roller coaster but you won't want to get off.