"What if this is as good as it gets?" That line in a psychiatrist waiting room is worth several years of therapy.

@lordofgenocidaltendencies4209

Жыл бұрын

“What if this is as good as it gets!” One powerhouse of a line!

@gareginasatryan6761

10 ай бұрын

Very similar to saving private Ryan. When Upham exclaims “What is happening here?”

@animaljustice7774

Ай бұрын

Yep

One of Jack, Helen, and Greg's BEST work. Absolutely loved this movie. Very powerful. The scene where he looks at her and says "you make me wanna be a better man". Wow.

@mrmcecheese1456

2 жыл бұрын

“That’s probably the best compliment I’ve ever had”

@thomasjensen6243

2 жыл бұрын

You do know that is NOT an original line....it's actually a cliche. Peoole say that all the time.

@judyledbetter3915

2 жыл бұрын

I Started Crying 😭 God Bless 💗🙌

@hexistenz

Жыл бұрын

@@thomasjensen6243 honestly, no, I’m 55, and before this movie I’d never heard or read this before. But even then, in this movie, this scene, was simply perfect.

@mrb4886

Жыл бұрын

@@hexistenz Thanks.

I love the last scene saying “what if this is as good as it gets” to a room full of patients waiting to see a therapist.

@celesasheldon6931

11 ай бұрын

I heard that. But I'm not scared to do things :). It's always about money

Just watched this “old” movie again!!!! Makes me “feel good” movie! The final scene is awesome!❤️🥰

Just love Jack Nicholson; whatever he does on screen; he is pure magic. He really did a job on this one.

@AruN-tx5zc

5 жыл бұрын

👍

@miscellaneous272

4 жыл бұрын

Could not agree more

@AnnaLVajda

4 жыл бұрын

He's scary.

@andrewhoyle1521

3 жыл бұрын

I love him to. Hes the only one that can make this mean spirited asshole appear funny

@CherryBlossomEndings

3 жыл бұрын

Except the shining, he ruined that movie just facts

Worthy Oscar winners. Greg is a very underrated actor

One of my absolute favorite movies! Helen Hunt & Jack were magic!

@yettimannettii2039

Жыл бұрын

Carol didn't think so.

@szotsanna49

Жыл бұрын

One of my abszolute favorit movies !!!,💖💖💖

One of the greatest movies from all time!

Funny sad romantic.. Great acting great script... Great film

@jamesfreeman2258

11 ай бұрын

DITTO

Wonderful movie! Jack Nicholson at his best as usual. He never disappoints.

Oscar-worthy all the way.

Really, really was touched by Harold Ramis as the doctor for some reason...great movie, excellent performances all around 😁💜

I have no qualifications on paper, i am well read, maybe old school, enough about me, this film had a tremendous impact on me and how i now think about life, the casts portrayal of these troubled souls blended into an optimist outlook for any viewer who may feel life rolls over them and they feel powerless to change, take stock from those around us who may be suffering, reach out and see what happens, bake a cake, take their dog for a walk, listen, don't interrupt, be there for a stranger.

As a clinical psychologist it is a delight to watch this movie

@jimbob7370

5 жыл бұрын

omg wow are you a psychologist Lavinia ???

@azazello1784

4 жыл бұрын

sounds like bragging

@lestermount3287

2 жыл бұрын

Having worked in a mental institution it is interesting to watching some of the patients during their meals and how they had to touch certain things two or three times

@zapkvr

2 жыл бұрын

So not a real doctor? He has OCD. He needs a psychiatrist.

@mightilyoats2729

2 жыл бұрын

@@zapkvr A psychologist and a psychiatrist both receive the same mental health/psychiatric training/schooling. However, a psychiatrist is also a trained medical doctor, and can prescribe medications, or give medical treatment in emergencies.

The "thick molasses" line cracks me up every time.

Mr Nickl😂eson is an actor that nails every role. Hes excellent

I’ve been ambivalent over this movie for several years since I’ve seen it, but it has grown to be one of my favorite movies of all time.

I’m drowning here and you’re describing the water! 😂 Best line ever.

Genius writing and acting.

Among the top 10 greatest movies of all time. Nicholson is pure magic.

@mimicrybypravesh

4 жыл бұрын

Best romantic comedy of all time

@langdonalger9219

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, give me a break. It was a good movie, nothing more. The fact that this movie was even nominated for best picture was absurd.

@nicholasburton1474

2 жыл бұрын

@@langdonalger9219 your the only one who thinks so

@Timothycpollock

2 жыл бұрын

I agree. I could watch it over and over.

@lepetitchat123

2 жыл бұрын

@@langdonalger9219 people are too mindlessly generous with their praise. their brains are not functional.

I’ve probably seen fifty times ,such a great movie ,i old both of theses actors Helen Hunt so deserved the Oscar her performance,and of course Nicholson always deserves one .

Today I don't feel so good. But this made me laugh 😂 🤣.

This movie, is SO good! 😃 One, of my favorites.

1:38 "What's wrong with your son?" I love this moment

Love, love, love you Jack. And the entire cast.

This is one of those movies that you continue to appreciate as you get older. ❤

Helen Hunt is a REAL WOMAN .

@seadog2396

2 жыл бұрын

AGREED. She's Lovely....

@helixmoore7636

Жыл бұрын

I'd forgotten how beautiful she is

One of the few romantic comedies that I like. I love the message about not jumping to conclusions about people - a very good one for these times.

@cockoffgewgle4993

4 жыл бұрын

It feels like a throwback to old romcoms. In that it's intelligent and watchable.

The doctor here is actually Lawrence Kasdan, the screenwriter for all the Indiana Jones movies.

@chocolatcats

2 жыл бұрын

Dr. Bettes is Harold Ramis who died 2014. Dr. Green is Lawrence.

from 1:11 to 2:34 it's the essence of the whole movie, a nice surprising chat , n yeah both Hunt n Nicholson are great !!

If you don't know about OCD's you won't understand him. I go through a lot of those same things. Trust me, you can't help it.

@AndreSilva-qt4qu

5 жыл бұрын

Ivan Cerda I have been through that too a lot....People never under stand

@ivancerda8349

5 жыл бұрын

@@AndreSilva-qt4qu I'm glad someone else understands. It's sad that people think you can just stop it.

@SoapinTrucker

4 жыл бұрын

legitimately i ask you, could there be an OCD opposite? i think i might be that!

@jamesroboyle

4 жыл бұрын

Mike Tayon I think the term you’re looking for is referred to as “normal” 😂😂😂😂

@rcnelson

4 жыл бұрын

Must..not..reply.

I love the bomb he just drops to the other "clients"

I don't OCD but I always examine my forks and spoons at restaurants. They always look disgusting.😰Melvin was smart to bring his own!

I remember as a kid like around 5 years old watching this movie all the time on VHS!

3:50 that random “oh” gets me every time

This film is in my list of 10 favourite films 🎥🎥

ThankYou for posting!

Redemption is beautiful!

Jack is a word smith,the way he arranges the words good writing and delivery.

@chocolatcats

2 жыл бұрын

yes, well written script

lol I love the way he bins the gloves. nope!

Helen Hunt has the most expressive face and eyes.

one of my favourite movies

Absolutely love this movie ❤

It's a tribute to how fine an actor Jack Nicholson is that he can take an essentially unlikeable scumbag of a character and actually make the audience side with him--sort of. Another actor couldn't have carried this off as well, not hardly.

@cockoffgewgle4993

4 жыл бұрын

Helen Hunt's character was awful. Uncaring, flighty and narcissistic. Jack should have banged the dumb blonde fan at the beginning of the movie instead.

One of my favorite Jack Nicholson movies.

in real.Jack has always creeped me out.ever since Carnal Knowledge

I'm still amazed that they cast her when she was known as sitcom actress

@chocolatcats

2 жыл бұрын

I AM AN ACTOR MJ....tv/films are inter changeable when it comes to hiring.

"HEY LOIS, THEY SAID THE THING!"

I think the best actor ever

2.37 thats one hell of a dance Jacky😂🤣😊

3:48 is when he says the name of the movie for those who are too lazy to wait till the end

My favorite movie of all time. Jack Nicholson is my favorite actor. He's awesome.

He said it! He said the name of the movie!

@Xsuprio

6 жыл бұрын

Roll credits.

@khairiledzhamismail1029

5 жыл бұрын

Family Guy huh?

Hahahaha, what if this is as good as it gets! And the people's faces after.

Melvin is my hero.

It is, what it is...

The shining always shines ✌️

MAN this movie!!! Watching this OCD guy wash his hands for 2 seconds and throw out whole bars of soap. Ugh That frumpy waitress pickup his fork that he placed near his plate! LADY WTF Helen hunt sitting on the tub with her back exposed “ BEAUTIFUL LINES OF A WOMAN” Taking the painter into his home. “ you move me” OMG!!!! Great line The dr paying a visit to a poor persons home so they get real medical care….. “ TEARS” The line “ what if this is as good as it gets” I see as a line of determination. If you don’t try harder to solve your issues by doing the hard things then yes it will be as good as it gets BUT he found reasons to try harder and his life is changing. “ WOW”….. Such a good movie.

My husband has this mild disorder. He counts his steps and when he has misplaced something , he will not stop looking until it is found which means I have to find it for him.

Lucky he's rich to keep throwing away soap after one use

I just realized that the blond woman sitting down at the end is Det. Rush from Cold Case...

Good times, Noodle salad

@szotsanna49

Жыл бұрын

A legkedvesebb 💖💖💖 Filmem !!

It does not get better than this

@dudetocartman

6 жыл бұрын

True. And it is as good as it gets.

Very realistic scene. You make the efforts (plural here) to improve your condition, which often leads to ask for help. The response? Worse than indifference. You're being expected to behave/fonction normally, and that's after spending hours and hours explaining that you just don't have the luxury to do so. Not without help.

class

Tell ya one thing. Helen Hunt was a babe back in the day.

Waitress-- What's with the plastic picnic wear? Me -- Coronavirus, lady! Oh, and wear a maks! DO YOU WANT ME TO DIE OR SOMETHING??

@monicamukherjee7835

3 жыл бұрын

It's not funny. Do you even know what OCD means? And how miserable they feel in their day to day life? You can't imagine.

I find it so funny when she asks him: "Is this bothering you?" And he says "no". Of course it bothers him otherwise he wouldn't ask her about her son.

@morten1

Жыл бұрын

She was refering to his reaction while she listed all the details of her ill son. I clearly did bother him. He was getting annoyed. But he got over it Because "she makes him want to be a better man" ;)

Note to Hollywood: good script + good acting = good movie. pandering to the lowest common denominator = s--t movies.

Jack set the standard foreveryone else !

lol he throws his gloves in the trash can

He has very chronic OCD 😂

His OCD infuriates me. Not so much the light switches or locks, but those gloves and the soap. My god, what a waste.

@emogolem

Жыл бұрын

it's a mental illness 🤦‍♂🤦‍♂

Why does the therapist remind me of harvey firestein. He looks like him and talks like him.

@seikibrian8641

4 жыл бұрын

You share his first name; that's famed director Lawrence Kasdan.

@capote4779

4 жыл бұрын

@@seikibrian8641 i guess he was castong appropriately.

Helen Hunt was my milf crush,she's stunning in what women want

2:49.....😂

My number is 5 too

Jack Nicholson I don't like waiting in the lobby for a doctor's appointment s.

And if this as good as it gets, that's fine too! 🙃😉🙂😁

Love this movie but it sucks that Stan and Netflix don’t have it 🙁

@stayfrosty97

4 жыл бұрын

Netflix has it!

@cyberspooky

4 жыл бұрын

Just checked again and it’s not there 🙁

@los67s44

4 жыл бұрын

cyberspooky its back

@dragondancer1814

2 жыл бұрын

@@cyberspooky And people wonder why I’ll stick with DVD and Blu-Ray instead of subscribing to streaming sites-once I shell out good money for a movie, I want to KEEP it!

Hi.....HELP!!

What was that a tease? Lol

O.K. Now what ?

Hi HELP!!!!!

I know he is fictional ... but his carbon footprint...

What if this is good as it gets?

@marcoevans2155

2 жыл бұрын

probably they only cornball line in the entire movie. Like if Tom Cruise had said "hey its a Risky Business"

My sister's friends son watched this over and over then he committed suicide he was around 22.

@scubasteve7303

2 жыл бұрын

How horrific, my sincere condolences Mary. I will say a prayer for him.

@yeoyy3621

2 жыл бұрын

That’s a bad day- haha

Alguien aqui de PSIC 3016?

HELP!

1:37

Guess who survived covid lol

1:39

Rrrroll Credits #CinemaSins

Fantastic film. It was an instance where the best film that year didn't win the Best Picture Oscar. The film that made a billion dollars did. Some people complain that the Academy Awards don't often reflect public sentiment, but this is probably an example of why that's a good thing. Titanic was a good film, but in hindsight, As Good As It Gets and Good Will Hunting were better written and better acted films. It's just hard to beat a blockbuster romance film with 2 popular young heartthrob actors, a popular director and a memorable soundtrack. I admit, I saw Titanic 3 times in the theatre, mostly just for the painting scene. I was 16 and it was the first time I'd seen anything like that on the big screen. Obviously, this was in the days before such things were readily available for free over the internet and all I had access to at the time was dial up. But I guarantee a film like this could never be made today. Back then, you could show a bigoted character with some redeeming qualities without condoning the negative behaviour. Now, Christians would probably cancel a movie about the bible because it had depictions of the devil and politically correct people want to shut everyone up, regardless of the context. You get it in both ends these days. I miss the 90s, where lunatics on both sides were ignored equally.

Good looking at one time 😣

Hi. HELP!!!!!

If NY is not good for his health, why not move out?

Hes not even using the soap properly which is irritating.

Lol yikes..

Yet again, another movie about a woman tolerating boorish, nasty, abusive behavior from a man with money. The crumbs of decency are always to offset the huge slices of crap he dishes out. And the women lap it up.