New York City. Melvin Udall, a cranky, bigoted, obsessive-compulsive writer, finds his life turned upside down when neighboring gay artist Simon is hospitalized and his dog is entrusted to Melvin. In addition, Carol, the only waitress who will tolerate him, must leave work to care for her sick son, making it impossible for Melvin to eat breakfast.
Written by Jon Reeves <jreeves@imdb.com>
Title of this movie was translated as "Mr. Cat Poop" in Hong Kong. Apparently it came from the name "Melvin" which is pronounced very similarly to the Cantonese colloquial word for cat poop.
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Goofs
Continuity:
When Simon is in the hotel in Baltimore, he rips his cast between the thumb and index finger. Upon the return to New York, when Carol is exiting the car, the cast is clearly and repeatedly seen to be intact.
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Quotes
Frank Sachs:
If there's a mental health organization that raises money for people like you, be sure to let me know. Melvin Udall:
Last word freak. See more »
Crazy Credits
Just after the disclaimer of the American Humane Association (The animals
used in this film were in no way mistreated...) there is a second disclaimer
stating "The actors used in this film were in no way mistreated."
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