Better than most people think

As Good As It Gets

Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

I enjoyed watching this film and would recommend other to give it a try , (as I am) but this movie, although enjoyable to watch due to the better than average acting fails to add anything new to its storyline that is all too familiar to these types of movies.

The feeble opening sequence does not lead us to anticipate a good (or in any way competent) film, but surprisingly it does improve slightly probably due to some quirky characters dotted about. The likability of Ant and Dec helps, but the script and direction (or lack of) do not.The premise of the interview by a documentary crew is a poor one and ensures the plot remains rooted to the spot. Perhaps the fact that it is based on real people and events has necessitated the approach taken. It might have been better if they had been more fast and loose with the facts (as indeed the alien autopsy film makers have been).It is riddled with meandering montages every few minutes which shows the poverty of imagination of the creators. The actual autopsy scene is good fun, but I feel more could have been made of it.

I don't understand the low score. Worth watching, well done.Based on true events. Believable.slightly embellished.But seems like they stayed true to what actually occurred in '95.I love IMDb, but I don't trust it's star score.Who knows who clicks the rating button? I like.what I like, they're right to them I'm right to me.Acting= very good script= very good cinematography= very good.P.S. watch the credits all the way through. see the real guys.jim.

Very funny, I really like Ant and Dec acting abilities in this film. It is a shame that Ant's best part was on one of the deleted scenes, otherwise they work very well together. Good timing, good chemistry, good delivery! I never thought they could do a film after Byker Grove after about 12 years ago, shows that they still have the talent. I never know if they are actually acting or being themselves some of the times.Enjoyable, fun and silly, I would like to see another film with Ant and Dec, they are so good. I actually liked the extras, how everything was done and commented. I especially liked the deleted scenes. It was good to hear from the director what he had to say over the deleted scenes. Very good hindsight. Emotionally, serious and funny, covers all areas that I like in a film.

I wasn't expecting much and was heartened to see that I got a classic Brit comedy - full of subtle humor (and gross humor) and completely, joyfully unbelievable. Except it has that edge of possibility to it... Sort of Ealing Comedy in the Lavender Hill Mob style - goodies and baddies and Gran with biscuits at the right time. the acting was OK, the characters not so much believable as acceptable parodies of real life people and the story line memorable. There are a few weak moments - but aren't there in all movies - such as the reporter on their trail. My favorite role was Harry Dean Stanton as the original cameraman - he plays it with his usual mix of deadpan and malice...