The Family Man

2000

Director: Brett Ratner

Distributors: Universal Pictures

Key Elements: Concept – Message

My Review:

This movie’s subject matter really grabbed my heart. It was the first time I really got excited about becoming a husband and father.

When I’m tempted to become cynical about the American Dream, this movie reminds me of the beauty and tenderness family life brings, and the importance of investing in the ones you love.

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Quotes:

• Because you thought I was *cocky*, I'm now on a permanent *acid trip*?
• Don't screw up the best thing in your life just because you're a little unsure about who you are.
• How can you do that?
  - What?
  Look at me like you haven't seen me every day for the last 13 years.
• We have a house in Jersey. We have two kids, Annie and Josh. Annie's not much of a violin player, but she tries real hard. She's a little precocious, but that's only because she says what's on her mind. And when she smiles... And Josh, he has your eyes. He doesn't say much, but we know he's smart. He's always got his eyes open, he's always watching us. Sometimes you can look at him and you just know he's .learning something new. It's like witnessing a miracle. The house is a mess but it's ours. After 122 more payments, it's going to be ours. And you, you're a non-profit lawyer. That's right, you're completely non-profit, but that doesn't seem to bother you. And we're in love. After 13 years of marriage we're still unbelievably in love. You won't even let me touch you until I've said it. I sing to you. Not all the time, but definitely on special occasions. We've dealt with our share of surprises and made a lot of sacrifices but we've stayed together. You see, you're a better person than I am. And it made me a better person to be around you. I don't know, maybe it was just all a dream. Maybe I went to bed one lonely night in December and I imagined it all. But I swear, nothing has ever felt more real. And if you get on that plane right now, it'll disappear forever. I know we could both go on with our lives and we'd both be fine, but I've seen what we could be like together. And I choose us.

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