Friday Film Noir
As Good as It Gets (1997) is a romantic comedy-drama starring Jack Nicholson as Melvin Udall, a misanthropic and obsessive-compulsive novelist who finds his life changing when he forms unexpected bonds with his neighbor Simon (Greg Kinnear), a gay artist, and Carol (Helen Hunt), a single mother who works as a waitress. The film is acclaimed for its sharp writing, strong performances, and exploration of complex characters. (88% on Rotten Tomatoes). It grossed $314.2 million worldwide.
