I agree that this is not the best movie ever made. Then again 99.999996% of movies are not. For what it is, I thought this was a pretty good film. I was very surprised to see Madonna act, as I have never seen her do anything but sing, and I don't care for most of her singing (the lyrics, not the voice). I thought she played Sam's mom very well. I have liked Benjamin Bratt ever since I saw him in "Demolition Man". He certainly has pumped up since then! I think he did what his character called for, and more. I was in tears at the end of the movie, but I am not ashamed to be a sensitive man. Rupert Everett certainly held his own. I love the IMDb, and I read every comment about the movies I watch. I enjoyed this more than I did "Titanic". Does that make this movie better than the big boat movie? No. They are different. I enjoy the fact I have really enjoyed some movies that have gotten a 3, and didn't care for The Godfather (IMDb #1). I try to watch every movie as a sole entity (except, obviously, those that are pre/sequels or otherwise connected purposely - Kevin Smith's View Askewniverse, for example). In reading these comments, I see that some people apparently go into a film with some pre-conceived idea of how the movie should be, and then rip it apart when it doesn't turn out that way, or sometimes if it does! I personally think that is somewhat unfair, but then again I applaud diversity, and that includes those who don't agree with me. I believe it was Voltaire who said "I may not agree with what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it." That I am in total agreement with.
Review of The Next Best Thing
