Waste of time

Excellent, a Must See

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

Mumford is not a total waste of time. It's good enough to watch on a rainy afternoon. It won't make you think too much or get terribly involved with any of the characters. It may leave you puzzled as to just why some of the things worked out the way that they did, but you probably won't worry about it all that much.There is a good mix of "characters" populating the town of Mumford and most of them come to interact with Dr. Mumford. It was actually fun seeing familiar actors in unfamiliar roles.Storywise not as good as some by Kasten but worth at least a look. I see that some reviewers have suggested multiple-viewings so it's not in the donate box yet and may just improve with age.

Read Roger Ebert's review on this little gem. Don't let the haters sway you. Suspend your disbelief at the door, and just let this one wash over you. I saw it tonight on The Movie Channel. Don't know how it slipped past me at the time, except "American Beauty" premiered around the same time.This is a "feel good" film in the best of ways. Some people said it's a forgettable work, but I disagree. For me, not that many films make my heart smile, and when that happens, it sticks.Lovely ensemble cast, and shot on location in exquisite Sonoma.A great date night rental, suitable to view with your teens (drug use and nudity-- but not gratuitously).Really, you could do much worse than this sweet, albeit minor film.

Lawrence Kasdan's "Mumford" is a film that could have been done by Frank Capra in another time. Mr. Kasdan created an enigmatic man, Dr. Mickey Mumford, who appears in the small town out of nowhere. He quickly goes to become an indispensable person in the community with his no-nonsense approach to psychiatry.Mumford touches the lives of the people that come to him seeking his advice. Among the people he helps, there is Sofie Crisp, a young woman suffering from depression and some sort of fatigue syndrome that renders her unfit to live her life to the fullest. With Mumford's help, she begins her daily walks as she gains confidence and opens up to see what is out there.The film opens with a black and white sequence that is a fantasy being played in the mind of Henry. We realize it's only his mind wandering as he is not capable of doing what he dreams about. There is also the young millionaire who is one of the richest men in the country because his firm produces modems for computers and who doesn't care to show his eccentric side for all to see.Mumford's cover is finally revealed when an episode of the television program "Unsolved Mysteries" in which he is showcased. The town of Mumford, instead of condemning him, rallies in its support of a man that has done more in his humble way to help the community in spite of his deceit."Mumford" is a delightful movie thanks to Loren Dean, who plays the title role. Mr. Dean does a wonderful work. Hope Davis is also a charming presence in the picture. The large supporting cast has some brilliant faces in it, Alfre Woodard, Jason Lee, Mary McDonnell, Pruitt Taylor Vance, Martin Short, Jane Adams, David Paymer, and Ted Danson, among them.The film's success belongs to Lawrence Kasdan whose brilliant take on a man who is a fake, but who has seen into the hearts of the people he has decided to settle in.

this movie creates a story of your own invention. personal attachment causes prophetic plot assumptions. however, you will enjoy with the dialog and the lack of pretension. a great cast who interpreted the script and made it their own. immersion and reclamation of reminiscence in earlier stage work help to strip the film of unwanted genre-stomp. in other words, a fresh look at a script you wrote in your most ingenious moment. rent it, and finally find a reason to play pool with your most unavoidable adversary. white wine and cheese compliment this pallet. I'm sorry. I cannot spell anymore. how I wish to fall asleep. Is this enough lines to get out of this field? I hope so. goodnight and good luck.