Not the best film from either Hanks or Gleason, but definitely not the worst either. Suffers from an indecision over whether it needs to be a comedy a drama or a sappy love wins over all things movie. Still, the humor is timed perfectly by Hanks, and Gleason, well, how can anyone ever say his timing can be off. He is truly the great one. The script is rather pedestrian and predictable, but still fun to watch. Eva Marie Saint is very good as the pathetic woman only now coming out of her shell. Hector Elizondo is as fine as you'll ever see him. The ending will jerk a few tears, and rightfully so. Pathos and laughter are mixed into a script that unfortunately wants to do all things for all people. Without Hanks or Gleason, this would have been flushed before it hit the screen.
Review of Nothing in Common
