This really is the definition of a "nice" movie. When the performances and the concept are this good, sometimes nice is more than enough. Everything plays out in a rather formulaic way and the resolution involving the marriage issue felt hallow. Yet, Deniro and Hathaway's characters were charming enough to make up for any shallowness. I really did love the old school versus new age philosophy on display and wish they had featured way more of that in the overall story. Seeing his skills pay off more instead of him just being a good guy would have been more rewarding and given the film more depth.
In the end, heart wins out over the clichés and the movie turned out to be a "nice" way to spend two hours.
In the end, heart wins out over the clichés and the movie turned out to be a "nice" way to spend two hours.