Rated R
Starring Robin Williams, Mila Kunis, Peter Dinklage, Melissa Leo, Hamish Linklater
Directed by Phil Alden Robinson
The Story:
Henry (Williams) is having a bad day. When he is finally seen by Dr. Gill (Kunis), it's not even his doctor, but someone covering for the doctor so he could start his weekend early. Naturally, Henry lets the doctor have it verbally chastising her up one side and down the other. She doesn't want to release the news to Henry that he's got a brain aneurism, but when push comes to shove she blurts out that he's only got 90 minutes to live.
So begins Henry's last day in New York.
Facing that news, Henry decides that all that truly matters is making amends with his family.
Naturally, with each reconciliation, he is thwarted at every turn as the countdown to the end of his life draws ever closer.
Can he reconnect with his wife (Leo) and son (Linklater) before it's too late?
Meanwhile, Dr. Gill is chasing all over New York to find him, even enlisting Henry's brother (Dinklage) on the chase.
This is another one of those films that is both endearing and heartbreaking to watch, so soon after the passing of Robin Williams.
It's one that has a few too many parallels, and I'm not sure if the viewing so close to his death provides extra emotional impact or not.
Either way, it's a film you may not have heard about, but one that is well worth your time.
Final Grade: Solid B
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: Too dramatic to be a crowd pleasing multiple viewings. However, it's one that a few years down the road could be watched again for some laughs and tears.
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