This was a rather enjoyable feel good film, with a creative premise that was slightly different from other spiritual and supernatural romantic comedies of its kind. The lead characters were compelling and loveable, to the point where you knew the film had to go in the direction that it did. Had it gone any other way, the audience would have been left angry and frustrated. I'm not going to give anything else away. This film is funny, warm, enticing, unique, thought provoking, moving at times, intriguing throughout and it has extremely appealing leading characters.
That said, I remember reading a book about the original 39 Honeymooners that talked about how Norton was always there to be whatever he was needed to be. When he had to roller skate, he was an expert skater. When they needed someone to record audio, at a time when few people, especially sewer workers, had the equipment to do that, Ed Norton was right there. When they needed a golfer or a mambo dancer, Norton had both skills mastered. He could even play any and every popular song on the piano.
The appropriately named Jack character in this film seemed to share Norton's ability to be anything and everything a given situation might call for. He was David's sounding board, bar buddy and even his official therapist. He was the man to call when you needed to steal a body. Like Major Roger Healy in I Dream of Jeannie, Jack was the best friend who would ultimately be let in on the outrageous secret. He was even the elusive matchmaker and the other side of the clandestine kiss. Again, I don't want to give away more than that.
Back in the days when writing had rules, one of them was, people believe the impossible but not the improbable. Elizabeth's situation was quite credible in the world created by the film. Jack too was of many trades.
This film won't change your life but if you have ninety minutes with not much else on the agenda, I highly recommend it.
That said, I remember reading a book about the original 39 Honeymooners that talked about how Norton was always there to be whatever he was needed to be. When he had to roller skate, he was an expert skater. When they needed someone to record audio, at a time when few people, especially sewer workers, had the equipment to do that, Ed Norton was right there. When they needed a golfer or a mambo dancer, Norton had both skills mastered. He could even play any and every popular song on the piano.
The appropriately named Jack character in this film seemed to share Norton's ability to be anything and everything a given situation might call for. He was David's sounding board, bar buddy and even his official therapist. He was the man to call when you needed to steal a body. Like Major Roger Healy in I Dream of Jeannie, Jack was the best friend who would ultimately be let in on the outrageous secret. He was even the elusive matchmaker and the other side of the clandestine kiss. Again, I don't want to give away more than that.
Back in the days when writing had rules, one of them was, people believe the impossible but not the improbable. Elizabeth's situation was quite credible in the world created by the film. Jack too was of many trades.
This film won't change your life but if you have ninety minutes with not much else on the agenda, I highly recommend it.