I thought this movie was okay. The first hour sails along, and is actually quite enjoyable. But the filmmakers don't do enough with Mel's mind powers. Eventually, this hilarious premise gets lost amid a sea of characters and subplots that add length where none is needed. In fact, the last 30 minutes feel like warmed-over leftovers from another Helen Hunt flick, "As Good As It Gets".
Actually, this same idea was done in 22 minutes and 40 years ago. I'm referring to the Twilight Zone episode "A Penny For Your Thoughts," which starred Dick York as a bank clerk who is suddenly able to read minds. Look for it sometime on the Sci-Fi Channel; it's better (and shorter) than WWW.
Actually, this same idea was done in 22 minutes and 40 years ago. I'm referring to the Twilight Zone episode "A Penny For Your Thoughts," which starred Dick York as a bank clerk who is suddenly able to read minds. Look for it sometime on the Sci-Fi Channel; it's better (and shorter) than WWW.