The Family Man
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Movie Reviews of The Family Man
Movie Review: A Heart-Warming Romantic Comedy
Summary: 5 Stars
Nicolas Cage plays the title character in FAMILY MAN, starting out in the film as the confident and financially successful bachelor, Jack Campbell. Jack's life turns upside-down after a seemingly chance meeting with an angel who gives him a rare opportunity to catch a glimpse of "what might have been". Jack finds himself transported in a flash to a parallel universe in which he married his college sweetheart and started a family in the suburbs -- and begins to wonder about the choices he has made in his life. Nicolas Cage and Tea Leoni are both great in this comedy, creating several memorable scenes together that you'll want to see again and again. I especially loved seeing Jack Campbell watching the old family films of himself singing to his beloved wife on her birthday -- it was very sweet. I laughed out loud through the scenes where Jack's "new" daughter suspects her dad isn't the same as he used to be when he tries to figure out how to change her little brother's diaper.
This movie is warm-hearted good-natured fun!
Movie Review: This Movie really reach me deep inside !
Summary: 5 Stars
A modern-day Frank Capra story. Jack Campbell, a successful and talented businessman, is happily living his single life. He has everything, or so he thinks. One day he wakes up in a new life where he didn't leave his college girlfriend for a London trip. He's married to Kate, lives in Jersey and has two kids. He, of course, desperately wants his life back for which he has worked 13 years for. He's president of P. K. Lassiter Investment House and not a tire salesman at Big Ed's. He drives a Ferrari and not a mini-van that never starts. And most importantly he doesn't wake up in the morning with kids jumping on the bed. After a bad start, day by day he's more confident in his new life and starts to see what he's been missing. Turns out money's good to have but that's not everything.- Jack Campbell: a 36 years old, 6'1'', Nicolas Cage.
- Kate Reynolds: a 34 years old, 5'8'', Téa Leoni.
- Annie Campbell: a 6 years old, Makenzie Vega, who is half-Colombian and half-Italian.
- Josh Campbell: Twin Brother Jake and Ryan Milkovich.
Movie Review: Really enjoyable @}->---
Summary: 5 Stars
This is such a good movie. It's part comedy but mostly drama/fantasy. Nicholas Cage is not always on par in the movies he's in, but here he is superb. He plays Jack who lives the 'good' life (Ferrari, luxurious Manhattan penthouse apartment, escorts etc). One night (Christmas Eve) he's in a convenience store when he meets the man that will change his life. Don Cheadle has the power to give him a glimpse into what his life would have been like if he'd stayed with his college sweetheart instead of going off to England to further his career. During his glimpse, he learns a lot about what is important in life. It took a while for him to do so; he even once tried to bring his family life back into his 'good life'.
Basically, this movie is warm and moving and touching. There are some good lessons in it, and it's really enjoyable. Jeremy Piven has a small role and he's great in it too. If you like feel good movies, treat yourself to this. It's a great movie that I still watch often.
Movie Review: A surprisingly fabulous film
Summary: 5 Stars
My husband and I first saw this movie in the theater in 2000. Based on the initial trailers, we were expecting your typical banal formula film. Not expecting much, we were pleasantly surprised by this wonderful film. The dialogue, emotions etc were incredibly realistic and believable....an amazing feat considering the storyline is one huge fantasty! The acting is superb....Leoni and Cage have wonderful screen chemistry. The supporting cast is also wonderful and again, believable.
I have watched this movie several times, and it captures my attention each and every time. I never cease to enjoy it! My husband and I both agree that this is one of our favorite movies, even though we usually have vastly different tastes. I think it's because this movie resonates to both our experiences of transitioning from the urban professionals we were when we met to the contented suburbanite family we have become.
This movie will enchant both singles and married alike....
Don't miss it.
Movie Review: A Deeper Meaning
Summary: 5 Stars
This film is "It's A Wonderful Life" in reverse. A plot that has been done before (Heaven Can Wait, Made in Heaven) but intelligently, with wit and purpose. So many movies introduce clever plot angles and ideas but never fully develop them. "Family Man" is an exception. Tea Leoni is just wonderful, and Nicolas Cage gives yet another solid performance. Cage is one of our finest actors, and he doesn't disappoint here.
The movie can be viewed by the unperceptive as mere entertainment, but to me it is more about our multidimensional nature. Nicolas Cage gets an opportunity to experience a completely different life choice in an alternate reality. He finds a deeper meaning to his existence, a life path which he would not ever even remotely have considered. The ending isn't "and they lived happily ever after", but another life path choice for both the main characters. In all, a very satisfying movie that moves along and keeps your interest.