Mr. Jones (1993)

Please don't spend money on this.

It is not deep, but it is fun to watch. It does have a bit more of an edge to it than other similar films.

This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Mr. Jones: "Give me this. This first day, I work for free. I give it to you, its a gift. Second day, you pay me for two days. Third day, I have your job."A little gem of a movie. Yes it's subject matter (Bi-polarism and mental illness, and what not) are a tragic and sad theme. But that is why we watch and we learn sometimes from movies.Richard Gere shines as Mr.Jones. he reminds me of the character 'Jesse Lujack' he played in his movie Breathless(1983). Same hyped up energy.He still looks sexy enough for you as the viewer to believe that a woman doctor or woman bank cashier would risk their jobs and sanity for him. Lena Olin is good also as the doctor treating Gere and falls for his crazy charms. Anne Bancroft did an OK turn as Lena's fellow doctor and superior ,Dr. Catherine Holland . Delroy Lindo had a wonderful turn as Howard, the family man who wants to help Jones by giving him friendship. Lauren Tom does a credible job as the ill-fated and mentally unstable patient Amanda Chang. Ana Maria Horsford( from'Friday' fame) has a basically nice cameo as a judge. Thomas Mikal Ford (Tommy from Martin fame) also has a nice bit as a mentally ill patient who can be violent. And last but not least, comic character actor Taylor Negron(Easy Money's Julio)has a nice bit also as a helpless victim of Jones, when said Jones just steals his motorcycle!Actors that got 'wasted' for me were great character actors Sal Lopez(American me) and Bill Moseley(The Devil's Rejects) and Valente Rodriguez(The George Lopez Show) and last but not least,Lucinda Jenny(Rain Man). What I mean by wasted is that their roles were so minimal and inconsequential that I did not see them though they are listed in the credits. What a shame,good talent put to waste.But on a different note and a nice uncredited cameo bit was done by none other than , Bill Pullman as the Construction Site Foreman who is another victim of Jones who falls for his 'charm' and gives a him job(not a good idea).All in all, one of my favorites. Check it out!

Honestly, this is the best movie of all time that Richard Grere stars in. Not because I dislike his acting or his movies - but purely because he was spot-on perfect.I cant imagine a single other actor who could have portrayed a Bi-polar person perfectly. and he did - I have Bi-polar and I know from experience how hard it can be, especially because it is truly like being on drugs, like he said- "I need the highs" It was also amazing that they added in the anger along with the depression - not all manic stages are crazy, euphoric highs, sometimes they are also combined with irrational anger, which was definitely portrayed well in Mr. Jones' ping-pong match, and in the end, when he goes to visit his old construction friend.Yes, the romance was very unrealistic, but it added a chance for a happy ending - Mr. Jones isn't by any means 'cured' but there is someone who understands him and his disorder, someone who is willing to help him in his highs and lows and knows how dangerous he can be.I definitely give this movie a 10, I love it.

Mr. Jones is the story of a man diagnosed with Bipolar disorder and his relationship with a mental health physician who becomes involved in his case. The story begins during Mr. Jones manic phase and continues through an entire cycle of depression and then uplifting mania. Mr. Jones' Bipolar disorder completely disrupts his life. His manic impulses put his life at risk and his deep depression drives him to thoughts of suicide and hopelessness. The only reason this movie isn't a ONE of TEN is it's correct portrayal of a psych hospital, the variety of patients that are hospitalized, and the highs and lows of Bipolar Disorder. Otherwise, it is completely unprofessional, stupid, predictable, and mind numbing. Further, both main characters should be locked up- one for grand theft and the other for professional misconduct.

I happened to like the movie. Mr. Geere is an amazing actor. I have no personal connection with the disease, but I believe the movie strongly displayed the struggle that certain individuals go through. I did not like the professionalism of the doctor, but hey, he got the girl and she got the guy, right? I guess that's what makes it a good movie. I do have a question about an event in the movie. This happened on one of the times Mr. Jones was apprehended by the staff at the hospital. It looked to me like the actors came too close to the camera and suddenly the camera man just slightly happened to push them away. You are able to see a hand from a non existent character for a second. Was that a goof, or was it an actor that I missed?