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A moving romantic dramedy, Return to Me is an emotional film that deals as much with its humanity as it does with its romance.

David Duchovny and Minnie Driver both give strong lead performances, and Driver really is very likable in almost everything she's in. I've only ever seen Duchovny in Arquivo X (1993), so it was nice seeing him in a less intense role. The two had great chemistry, and though it was enough to carry the movie, it chose not to coast on their charisma alone.

The story really is interesting. A man's wife's heart is transplanted into someone else after she dies in a car accident, and the man meets the recipient of his late wife's heart and the two fall for each other. The emotional effect that would have on someone is explored, but the film is ultimately how love overcomes, not what it's overcoming. Still, the situations and dramatic scenarios present are handled with care, and people don't act unrealistically. This is not a romantic film that insults the viewer's intelligence. The love story between Duchovny and Driver is charming and moving, and it would've been a worthwhile film without the heart transplant aspect.

I highly recommend this movie. It's one of my favorite romance films, and it has a great jazz song in the opening. A must-see for romance and drama fans, and a great introduction to Driver as an actress.

A thoughtful, moving, uplifting film, Dead Poets Society is about a teacher's relationship with his students, and how he helped them to grow and have a better quality of life through poetry.

The performances were mostly strong all around, with the central characters being surprisingly solid and well-fleshed out for such young actors. The camaraderie between the boys was nice and believable, I thought they portrayed their friendship realistically. Robin Williams steals the show in every scene he's in, and I don't think he ever got his due as a dramatic actor. Sure he's a great comedy actor, but this and Gênio Indomável (1997) cement his obvious dramatic talent for any doubters. He too is believable in his role, and he develops a believable relationship with his students.

Is Peter Weir not one of the greatest directors out there? He has such a good body of work, and his dramatic style and look are ever present here. I can't quite describe the feel of his films, but it's there. If you enjoyed A Testemunha (1985) or Mestre dos Mares: O Lado Mais Distante do Mundo (2003) of the World, than you'll appreciate this effort from Weir. It may be his best film.

The movie's message and philosophy are admirable, too. The goal of taking every moment and living life instead of letting time slip away is important, and the emotional story surrounding the teacher's relationship with his students and how if affected their relationships is also moving and well-structured. The aspect of people being brought closer together through art and an appreciation of it is also interesting. Some may argue that non-conformity was the message, and that the film's ending goes against that, but I think non-conformity and defending one's own beliefs was displayed in the ending, and non-conformity is only part of the overall point anyway.

I definitely can recommend this, though many have seen it already anyway. It's definitely one of Williams' best performances, and Weir's best films. If you ever needed inspiration to read poetry, this is the best place to start.

Brian Wilson deserved this movie. This is the kind of quality film that his musical genius demanded. As a fan of one of the greatest bands on all time, I couldn't have asked for a better tribute.

Paul Dano and John Cusack are both great as Brian Wilson. I usually don't think Cusack is anything more than ok, and he actually seems like a drug-addled Brian Wilson. But here though, his demeanor and mannerisms fit the role perfectly. He's actually believable as a washed-up musician close to insanity, and he's complimented very much by Paul Dano, who I think was a perfect casting choice for young Brian Wilson. Paul Giamatti plays his usual role as a horrible turd, but here it's most welcomed, as the person he plays is exactly that, and Eugene Landy is as despicable a person as Giamatti portrays him. Elizabeth Banks is a highlight too, and did a great job as Melinda Ledbetter. I appreciated that she wasn't just a detached love interest for Cusack, but they actually showed Ledbetter intervene in Wilson's life.

I don't think the film deviated much from the true story, and it was very believable and engaging. Wilson's drug issues and musical inspiration are well-depicted, and the other Beach Boys are well fleshed-out too. The studio scenes were particularly fascinating, and I could've watched way more of that.

I can proudly recommend this as one of the best music-related biographical films out there. This is as soulful and empathetic as true story movies get.