One of the basic tenets of good story telling is that the hero must accept his position as hero, even at pearl to his own existence. In doing so the Hero changes, becomes something greater than his original design. There is no character growth...
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One of the basic tenets of good story telling is that the hero must accept his position as hero, even at pearl to his own existence. In doing so the Hero changes, becomes something greater than his original design. There is no character growth in this movie. There is an attempt at it, but alas, in the end the characters backslide into what they originally were and fail to change at all. I shouldn't be surprised, after all it's a comedy, and nothing is funnier than an end that is just like the beginning. It gives the audience a comedic reference point by which to feel like they got some kind of completion. Even though nothing has been altered from the start. That said, Robin Williams is funny in this movie. He does a good job of being absent minded, self absorbed. The physical comedy is some what amusing, especially the bowling ball scene, but I have a hard time swallowing such things knowing full well that getting hit in the head by a 12 pound weight would most likely end the character's life.
The story line is obviously predictable. The love story, a side line never quite really explored. But it does have its good moments, as when his robotic helper reveals her true feelings. Nice touch.
This movie is entertaining and enjoyable for children.

When i was younger i thought this was a real funny movie and still do but the story is just real odd This is more of a kids movie and adults might get a little bored.

it's a good film,i enjoyed it when i saw it

As lame as it was I loved this movie. I had a lot of laughs and I just really always enjoy watching anything Robin Williams is in. I could understand why some people didn't like it but I guess everyones just entitled to their own opinions like that.