The Family Man (2000)

4H: Heartwarming, Humorous, Heartbreaking, and Hopeful.

The Family Man (directed by Brett Ratner) is a film of superb quality, acting, and storyline. It centers around a man named Jack Cambell (played by Nicholas Cage), a man who has chosen a path of monetary success instead of marrying his college girlfriend Kate (played by Téa Leoni). After thirteen years since this decision (during which time he has become the president of a major investment firm), he unknowingly meets an angel (played by Don Cheadle). Jack is given what the angel calls a `glimpse' ----in his case, a chance to see what his life had been like if he had married Kate. During this experience, he finds out what is truly important in life. He finds what he has given up, and how empty his life truly is. And at the end, he finds that it still might not be too late to change his ways.
As we follow Jack on his adventure, we are treated to excellent cinematography, directing, acting, and a beautiful score composed by Danny Elfman. This is an excellent film that will touch the entire family.

Ryan Robledo
Author of the Aelnathan: December 24, 2008

My Favorite Movie

I have to say that this is my all-time favorite movie. It's a beautiful romantic movie, and it reminds one of what's truly important in life. Though not specifically a Christmas film, it's great to watch around the holidays. It's very well-written, the acting is great, and it's funny and entertaining. This film is destined to become a classic. I highly recommend it for the whole family. November 22, 2008

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This was my first ever experience with Amazon.com, and I must say they left a VERY good impression! Family man is a VERY good movie for all the family. a MUST see for any Nicolas Cage fan! You will not be dissappointed. September 24, 2008

Quite engaging.

The Family Man starring Nicolas Cage and Tea Leoni is an entertaining and realistic love story between two people who are destined to be together but in a different life. Cage and Leoni have great chemistry and you believe they are meant to be as husband and wife. Cage plays a work hog who gets a chance to see what his life would have been if he married his past true love. I really like this film and the holidays will be here soon, so why wait order this under-rated gem today! September 15, 2008

Great movie - good life lessons

My wife loved this movie and I liked it too. The Ferrari scene was good, but more time should have been spent showing the Ferrari sliding around on the winterized streets of New York. Oh, and the life lessons are good - about missed opportunities and such. It's A Wonderful Life retold - with a Ferrari.

Cheers September 11, 2008

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