The Worst Film Ever

As Good As It Gets

This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

I'm a late arrival. Even though this movie was released in 2008 I only saw this a couple of days ago but was so impressed with the quality of the acting that I had to write this review. It tells the true story of a young boy diagnosed with Tourette's, which is such a debilitating disorder that it can leave those who have it, and those who are in their company at their wits end with frustration. The story is told in part flashback with James Wolk leading the narrative beginning during his school days, which were quite frankly years of torture and ignorance. Brad Cohen(whom this story is based on) is determined to become a teacher but has everything stacked against him. His difficulty with reading because of his ticks. His minimal support from his teachers and a father that simply doesn't understand his disability. All this would break anyone but this young boy found a way to rise above this with the help of his mother and a wise head teacher. The 2 leads in this movie were nothing short of brilliant. Young "Brad" was played with such maturity and attention to detail he deserves to go far in his acting career, and James Wolk, the adult "Brad" showed great range in his acting, from happy, angry, to sad and upset, all with ticks intact. All the supporting cast were excellent, and Treat Williams - the dad no one wants - really came through in the end. I usually find Hallmark films a bit disposable, forgettable and samey, but this one is stand out gold. Anyone feeling sorry for themselves or having a bad day. Watch this. Guaranteed to make you put things into perspective

I came home from work today, switched on my TV and randomly put a film on, and it happened to be this, and i was instantly drawn to it! this genre of films usually doesn't get me interested but the main actor, was fantastic, the adult version of Brad Cohen was excellent in his role! and you instantly liked him,the film develops well and you get to know the characters quickly and efficiently. I also loved the relationship problem between brad and his dad, just to make you feel even more sympathetic towards brad. There are some sad scenes that can make you upset, but there are superb scenes which have you laughing! i would highly recommend this film! 10/10

This is a really good story and made nicely into this TV movie. It is based on a real person. We saw it on DVD from our public library.Jimmy Wolk is grown up Brad Cohen, new college graduate, attempting to get a job as a teacher in Atlanta. He knows it will be difficult because most school administrators don't believe he can be effective in the classroom with his verbal ticks. But he doesn't give up easily and vows to apply at every school in the greater Atlanta area.Also very effective is young Dominic Scott Kay as the Young Brad Cohen, perhaps 10 or 11. We see the difficulties he has at school and also within his family. For years the doctors missed the diagnosis, they just thought he was hyperactive and made noises for attention. Only Patricia Heaton as his mother, Ellen Cohen, believed her son. On her own she went to the library and read medical books until she came up with Tourette.Brad's family was fractured, he grew up in St Louis while his father, Treat Williams as Norman Cohen, re-married and moved to Atlanta where he was in the construction business. Acceptance by his father was always an issue with Brad.Dating was always a problem with Brad but when he met Sarah Drew as Nancy Lazarus things turned around. She accepted him for who he is, a very smart and generous person, and they were able to build a life together.A very good movie, even though I was sleepy when I started to watch it I never became sleepy as the movie played.SPOILERS: Brad eventually received a return interview and at a progressive school was hired as a 2nd grade teacher. He discussed Tourette openly when his students asked and allowed them to ask any question. Not only was he accepted and loved by the students, he also was able to reach a young troublemaker and turn him around. At the end of the school year he was chosen as the best rookie teacher in the state of Georgia.

I was looking for other movies that Dominic Scott Kay had done and stumbled on this one and I bought it and then I remembered seeing advertisement for its airing, but sadly never watched it.This was the best movie I have ever seen and have never heard of Tourett's Syndrome. the acting was superb from everyone even to the little kids. Jimmy was great and really looks like an older Dominic. We loved Dominic in the Santa movies and on NCIS as the boy scout.I will only support the Tourette cause, I hope the real Brad Cohen stays happy and is a true role model for anyone with disabilities.I hope you will do a follow-up movie. I would like to see more from Jimmy and of course Dominic.