RETURN TO ME (2000)
Rated PG - Rotten Tomatoes freshness score 62%, Popcornmeter 80%, IMDB rating 7.0/10
Synopsis:
Bob and Elizabeth are living the life of their dreams: he's a successful architect and she's a zoologist at the Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. Sadly, one night they are an car wreck. Bob escapes largely unhurt, but Elizabeth is killed. In the meantime, Grace, is in the hospital, hanging onto dear life as her weak heart is about to give out. Miraculously, Elizabeth's heart is a match for Grace, and the transplant is a success. Bob goes on living a solitary life of loss and grief, and finally, about a year later, he accepts a friend's invitation to go on a blind date. The date is a disaster, but while he's there, Bob notices the waitress, Grace, and she notices him.
Thoughts:
This is a wonderful movie of love and loss, of hope and redemption, of family support, and of grief, renewal and rebirth.
The gaggle of older characters who hang out at the restaurant, led by Carol O'Connor, are absolutely hilarious, and an essential part of the story. And the fact that Bob prefers to hang out with Grace and them is equally engaging. And, the Bonnie Hunt - Jim Belushi character relationship provides fantastic comic relief.
Some people might say that this movie is too sappy, but what's wrong with that?
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