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I keep reading about how "sappy" and "predictable" this film is. This is true, so I will tell you now, if you hate those types of films then this is not the film for you.

But if you miss seeing movies that you waited for the happy ending you knew was coming, then you will not be disappointed. There are so many movies that don't end so happily nowadays, but remembering the times with movies that had a character who had to learn a lesson but got something more in the end (eg. "It's a Wonderful Life") I couldn't help but enjoy this movie.

I highly recommend it, the acting is fantastic, the story is touching, and knowing what it's like to go through hard times (my own dad had to go through some rehabilitation) then this movie hits it home. I suggest it if you agree with the points above, but it's not for everyone.

Henry Turner (Harrison Ford) is a ruthless successful lawyer in New York City. Who lives with an beautiful wife (Annette Bening) and his smart but sad young daughter (Mikki Allen). When Henry simply wanted to buy a pack of cigarettes but he gets shot in the head, which brings Henry's high profile life to a stop. Henry lives from his gun shot wound but he has to start all over again. Since he has no memory at all. Henry finds help from a male nurse (Bill Nunn), which makes life fun for Henry by making him walk and talk. When Herny goes home with his family, the friends Henry once knew turns their backs on him. Henry learns the hard truth from his previous life and starting all over again as a complete stranger.

Directed by Mike Nichols (Closer, Wolf, Working Girl) made this dramatic often funny and touching film. Ford brings one of his best roles and it is also quite moving in this. Bening is equally good as his understanding wife. This wasn't quite success, they were expecting at the box office. But it did played well on video. "Regarding Henry" is one of those films, who always find yourself enjoying over and over again. John Leguizamo and James Rebhorn appears in cameos. Screenwriter:Jeffery Abrams (Now credited as J.J. Abrams), who wrote this film appears in a cameo as a delivery boy. Which Abrams is best known for being the creator as such television shows like "Alias" and "Lost". (****/*****).

I am Harrison Ford Fan Especially since his Dr. Jack Ryan Days. I had first seen this movies in 97-98 on TV. At that time I'd probably have given like 3/10 or some such and called it a tear jerker.

But after doing my own 3 months in Hospital and 1 yr. in Rehabilitation, I saw it again on TV. This time it made a huge impact on me although I knew the story. Suddenly I was able to relate to Henry and his problems and frustrations, especially his love to live life Fully.

Not many people will agree with me. But I do wish to tell you that take his advice. You never know about Tomorrow.

This film is about a guy who is a bit of a prick, he does not seem to get along all that well with his wife and he is not exactly all that warm and cuddly to his daughter. He goes out one night to buy some cigarettes and ends up in the middle of a hold up and ends up getting shot in the head and I think shoulder. He ends up with brain damage and must now learn how to do simple things all over again. He gets some help from a very charismatic health care worker who helps him walk and talk once again. Henry (the name of Harrison Ford's character) is a bit hesitant in going home and living with a wife and daughter he has very little recollection in, however, he does so and they are in for a treat as Henry is now seemingly a more loving and caring person than he was before. Nice story, not all drama as there is quite a lot of humor in this one too. I like it when he somehow finds his way into an adult movie theater. He also has troubles adjusting back to his old job where he was a rather ruthless attorney, as he keeps finding things that he left out that could have helped the other side. I enjoyed the story and I enjoyed the transformation of old Henry to new Henry. He learns about the old him throughout the movie and he finds he does not really care for who he was either. A nice trip of self-discovery.

...at the horrible ratings this film is getting.

How can anyone not see & savor the multiple emotional trips upon which this film takes the viewer.

From the lead male, to the lead female, the young girl - even the dog - the story steers viewers throughout the scope of humanity. Supporting cast are well-selected.

If you're looking for Han or Indy, move on, for you'll be seeing a side of Harrison Ford not duplicated. Open your heart and mind, and embrace a lovely yet provocative film.