My Life (1993)

I am only giving this movie a 1 for the great cast, though I can't imagine what any of them were thinking. This movie was horrible

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

Blistering performances.

It is encouraging that the film ends so strongly.Otherwise, it wouldn't have been a particularly memorable film

Both of these movies will bring you to tears. Not because they are related in any way, for they are not. But they both deal with families, death and dying, which I think needs to be more addressed in this day and age. My husband lost his dad in November, and it has been a very rough road for the whole family. A lot of ups and downs. Both of these movies are his favorite, as well as my top picks. We watch these movies together at least once a year, and we cry and cry together. Not because we are sad, but because it makes us realize that one day one of us will be gone, and the other will have to go on alone. I think they really make you see what you have together, and what you can do together before time runs out. It lets you see what is truly important in life, what needs to be addressed and what needs to be let go. Watching these films certainly makes me appreciate everything that I have in life, from my health to my family. I highly recommend both of these films. How can they be so overlooked?

I watched this movie again after many years and it still moves me to sobbing tears. Bruce Joel Rubin wrote and directed what a lot of people would consider one of the most emotionally moving motion pictures ever made. His vision of childhood disappointment and hanging onto anger are so accurate. His portrait of a young family before, during and after a birth are also very accurate and amusing. And the way he wrote and captured a family accepting, preparing and experiencing a terminal death is so touching and very, very real.It's a shame that Bruce Joel Rubin wasn't recognized for an Oscar, but I guess the Academy figured since he already had one (for writing Ghost), he didn't need another.This movie easily marks Keaton's finest performance, in my opinion. He gets to show off his funny side as well as display some pretty deep emotions. As many IMDb members have already stated, he's one of the most underrated actors.For anyone that has lost a family member to cancer, you will immediately be brought back to the time you lost your loved one. It is so true to life - really well done. For anyone who hasn't lost a loved one to cancer, you will be reminded that life is so precious. Whoever you are, you will cry - so have the tissues handy.

Deliberately watch it for Keaton's mastery. Having been months since last seeing it, still, the day Queen Latifah knocks on the door, when he shows how hard it is to walk, is the second stark reminder of how good he is. The first is as he dies. The only performance of dying that has that world-class quality is Christopher Reeve in "Somewhere in Time".Keaton's character choosing to leave his child various videos as they occur to him, especially the one about shaving, is what wells the tears for me. You can touch the feeling Keaton is capable of evoking.Like some of the other comments, I agree I was astounded that he didn't win the Oscar that year, much less not even nominated. Yes, Tom Hanks was incredible in "Philadelphia". It's apples and oranges.I disagree that the Chinese attitude toward his anger was hokey. Anger does become illness.

This movie is written so well! Every time I watch it, it makes me become more introspective. I will take stock of my own life, and re-appreciate the people around me. The movie also exposes the personal pain that we carry through our own life, thus calling me to forgive.I believe the father - son relationship in the film is wonderful. Hell, the whole family dynamic used to portray personal baggage is perfectly relatable.The movie is a real tear jerker for me. I do not weep during films ... this one I do. STILL.The only pan I have is a slight one. I am not a Nicole Kiddman fan. Her emotional range is typical hers .... Weak. A stronger actress, would have put this film in the box of Kleenex hall of fame!