Thoughts on the film: As Good as it Gets with Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt

When I write film reviews it’s not so much about the movie but to discuss a subject regarding relationships which has been touched upon in the movie, in this case it is trying to answer for us the question, why does a man need a woman. Or a woman a man. And isn’t that what we are wondering ourselves, every day?

I’ve seen this movie twenty years ago but today I could observe it with new eyes, now that I actually know what we are all dealing with, day in, day out, frustrated to no end because we simply can’t be happy nor do we know what could make us feel loved.

If you haven’t watched the movie and you don’t want any spoilers, then come back later. Otherwise please feel free to keep reading.

Jack’s character Melvin, a successful writer, seems to be this crazy old man who has no love for anyone nor anything, and manages to insult everyone who dares to talk to him. Even the one person he came to rely upon the most, a beautiful but tired waitress who serves him his lunch every day.

I admire the writers who can portray these amazing character transformations. A quick example.

Remember “Breaking Bad”? An honest, good-hearted and decent husband and father keeps being humiliated by everyone in his life. But the thing that I…