Anyone else moved to tears by "As Good As It Gets"?

Question

Since it's Oscar week, and Jack Nicholson is a frequent topic, I wondered if anyone else was as surprised and moved as I was by the end of "As Good As It Gets" when Nicholson tells Greg Kinear's character, robbed, beaten to a pulp, evicted and disowned, that he didn't know what else to do with his belongings, so he had them put in a spare bedroom until he got situated, and you expect to see cartons piled up, but instead he's had the room completely decorated, everything put away, an easel set up under the skylight, and his dog waiting for him. I'm at work with tears in my eyes just thinking about it. Is it just me?

While we've been trashing movies and TV for stereotyping gays, maybe this one actually got it right.

Not a gay issue, but I also was blown away when Helen Hunt's character lambastes the suit she thinks is a social worker come to take her son away only to learn that he's the chief of cardiology at NYC's most pretigious hospital making a house call.

Answer 1

I'm more taken with how the mutt wins Jack over by avoiding the cracks in the pavement... (I blubber and caterwaul at the silliest of things!)

Answer 2

This is such a weird topic but yes I love that movie and it just so happens that I live right down the street where Helen Hunt lived. Remember the scene at the end where they go and get fresh rolls at the bakery and Jack is standing there professing his love to Helen? I pass by the bakery everyday. Its not as romantic as the movie. ;) Any way...

Answer 3

I found the film moving. I have been "in care" and had I heard JN ask "Is this as good as it gets" I would have found a means to do away with myself.
Fortunately I have been able to put all that behind me.
Rose P.

Answer 4

Its a damn good movie, I agree. Its been awhile since I've seen it, and I couldnt tell you if it moved me to tears, but I know it left an impression on me.

Answer 5

I think I was.