Powerful

Must See Movie...

A lot more amusing than I thought it would be.

I wanted to like it more than I actually did... But much of the humor totally escaped me and I walked out only mildly impressed.

I rank this low because, like most older folks I've lived through several painful losses. I didn't like it, wasn't entertained by it and can't understand why anyone would like to be depressed by a movie. Seems like it would take a form of morbid 'danse macabre' curiosity - but then again, to each their own. On the other hand, I have enjoyed several movies with the underlying theme of death at their essence like Ghost.The idea of leaving behind a video tape to teach a son about life and about yourself has some story quality but doesn't overcome the darkness of the movie.I have no complaints about the acting or production qualities and normally enjoy movies with these two leads. Keaton plays his character well and Kidman is as always, beautiful and easy to watch.

Bruce Joel Rubin's film, dedicated to his mother, tells the story of Bob Jones, a highly successful business executive who faces the horrible truth of cancer. Doctor's give him no hope of recovery, so Bob (Michael Keaton) is forced to deal with his terminal illness in a very real way. Throughout the course of the film he struggles to come to terms with death, the impending birth of his new child, his love for his wife and his relationship with his estranged family.There are no show stealing performances, however the cast are competent and Keaton gives one of his best turns to date. John Barry's score is good, but sadly restricted.This is not a new theme, as we have many times before faced the subject of dealing with death and righting oneself before in the movies. While the movie is heart warming throughout, Rubin (writer-director) fails to generate power and compassion until the end of the film. Here though it becomes poignant and moving. A few script miscalculations, such as the roller-coaster scenario, may have cost "My Life" its intended impact. Still, a solid drama for the most part, and a sure tear-jerker.Sunday, February 6, 1994 - Village Doncaster

This movie just blew me away. It was such an incredible life-comparison film. It guided you to the core of a deep relationship between a man and a woman who are going through a difficult family crisis. I for one can compare my life to this film, i've been through a a very difficult time where i was losing both my grandparents and it's very, very hard to deal with.I think, in some cases, it's difficult to make an emotional tragedy film (along with other genres too, of course), and i'm very proud of the actors, writers, producers, and every single person involved in "My Life" because they couldn't have made it any greater than it already is.This film instantly delivers you into its atmosphere and shows you reality. Life isn't fair, and we all have to live it that way. Many individuals take advantage of life, but you don't know what you have until you don't have it anymore.Bob Jones: "Dying's a really hard way to learn about life".My personal opinion of what i think this quote means is that dying shows you how great and brutal life can be and it should be an honor that you have had the chance of experiencing it, even though death is frightening.

This was 117 minutes of pure Hell and I wouldn't care if the main character winds up there! Michael Keaton used to be a funny witty smart a$$ but has now morphed into a pure dumb A$$. I'll save you $2 in rental fees and 117 minutes; He dies at the end and I for one was very glad it was over! Ten bucks says his wife taped over his video tape five minutes after watching it. I think the writer should have have died before he finished this script it might have saved us from Deep Impact and Stuart Little 2. I can't believe someone thought that a movie about a guy video taping his last thoughts was a good idea. My Uncle Walters video will was more entertaining than this movie and at least I got something out of it at the end!