I was reminded of this movie after having seen this month's release RESERVATION ROAD. Both movies are about loss; RESERVATION flounders while trying to tackle the subject, while MEN nails it in every way.
I will not go into detail about the storyline in order to keep it fresh for new viewers, so I'll summarize by saying the movie contains dozens of unforgettable moments, both comedic and dramatic. Every single character makes a lasting impression. Joan Cusack, Chris O'Donnell, Jessica Lange, Kathy Bates will all make your emotions soar between laughter, sadness and surprise without warning.
I wish I could see this movie on a big screen again. Somehow a TV-sized screen doesn't do movies like this justice. (One scene in particular - Lange lost and confused in a hospital - lost its impact on the small screen for me.) But way better to see it any way you can, than not at all. Grade: A+
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