Funny, Sad, Happy, Mad

This is such a lovely movie, full of simple, human moments and performances, every one of which resonates in its own way. It is not for cynics or film elitists, it is for someone who has 90 minutes to get pulled into a portrait of everyday life, featuring a character brilliantly played by David Schwimmer, who fights for his life, in his own way, despite his worst enemy - himself. A gentleness and compassion informs the director and writer's approach to what is usually an ugly story, full of ugly characters and ugly words. Those movies (Bad Lieutenant?) never move me the way this one did, with it's simple, evocative style and it's intelligence and heart. Bravo!