Tuesdays with Morrie (1999)

That was an excellent one.

Ok... Let's be honest. It cannot be the best movie but is quite enjoyable. The movie has the potential to develop a great plot for future movies

There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.

The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

This movie does the book justice! Being one who just loves this book, i was skeptical as to whether the movie would do it justice! Both Jack Lemmon and Hank Azaria do a brilliant job and it is just such a beautiful movie! Lemmon is absolutely perfect for the role of wise, old Morrie, whom is just so lovable in this role. All of life's greatest lessons can be learned from watching this and it really captures the essence of life and friendship itself. Really moving, thought provoking and touching. Keep a box of tissues handy, because the tears will be streaming all through it!!A simply beautiful movie that will change your view on life and really teach you what it means to be living!!

Tuesdays With Morrie is the kind of movie you never hear about. You simply stumble upon it when going through the TV guide or just flipping through channels. At first I just wanted to see what one of Jack Lemmon's last performances would be like but I ended up watching the movie for what it was. I personally am glad I was able to catch and watch all of Tuesdays with Morrie. It really has touched me in a way and caused me to look at life in a new picture and with a new attitude.Set in 1995, Mitch Albom has a pretty hectic life. He's a sports writer for the Detroit Free Press who must find time to travel across the eastern coast for his job and manage time for his girl friend who is having doubts on their relationship. His life seems to take a halt however when he learns his mentor from college is dying of ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Mitch decides to visit him and begins doing so every Tuesday where Morrie tells him a lesson on life and what to never fear in it.Hank Azaria was only known to me as the man who did Apu's voice on the Simpsons. I never thought I'd see him in a movie, let alone an important and serious film such as Tuesdays with Morrie. He really does show an acting ability that is never shown in The Simpsons (though it is clear his voice acting is clear in that). I was easily able to look past the comedian that is Hank Azaria and see Mitch Albom, a man with too much going on for him.Jack Lemmon.... May he rest in peace. Such a tremendous actor and yet again he was able to show his incredible ability as Morrie Schwartz. He kind of gives off the clearly human persona that was needed for Morrie. When I picture the real Morrie Schwartz (and yes he was a real man who did die of ALS in 1995) I picture a man who is trying to make the best of a clearly heart rendering situation and destructive disease. Lemmon's performance carries the film to how good it ended up being and was a great way for him go out on (though I personally wish he was still around). The movie casts a lot of important messages about life and relationships. Almost everything important comes from Morrie but Mitch is used as the man who will reflect these 'lectures' that Morrie gives. You come to understand through the movie to not be afraid of things that aren't worth being afraid of. Morrie was sometimes upset but not often and he was always looking to the bright side of things and always looking to help and teach. The message is one that all who are afraid in life should listen to.Tuesdays With Morrie is better than your average TV-movie. It has a serious message, strong acting, strong storyline, and top actors to support it. I hope to find this on DVD so I can always have the film to show to people so that they can understand the message behind the film without it ever getting preachy.3.5/5 stars

If you have read Mitch Albom's book, like I had, you will not be at all disappointed. Jackson has done a tremendous job of transposing a truly wonderful story into film. Albom portrays the relationship between a young man (himself) and his mentor (Morrie Schwartz). The film transpires through the last few weeks of Morrie's life, and vividly recreates the final lessons of the former professor, in the throes of Lou Gehrigs disease. As one imagines how heart-warming it must have been for Albom to experience such a relationship first-hand, we can only try to draw from his inspiration and the tales conveyed in the film. A truly beautiful story - 10/10.I strongly recommend that you read the book.

The movie has successfully showed the viewpoint of Professor Morrie about how we should live our lives, and the attitude that we should have when we are facing challenges. Even though Professor Morrie has left the world for more than 7 years, his message continues to be relevant. I was shocked by his clarity and insightful answers to some of the life questions.