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As Good as It Gets poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 83.9 / 100
1997·Comedy / Drama / Romance·2h 19m

AS GOOD AS IT GETS

“A comedy from the heart that goes for the throat.”

A misanthropic author, a single mother and waitress, and a gay artist form an unlikely friendship after the artist is assaulted in a robbery.

Above the Line
James L. Brooks·DirectorMark Andrus·ScreenplayJames L. Brooks·ScreenplayJohn Bailey·Director of PhotographyHans Zimmer·Original Music ComposerRichard Marks·Editor
Cast
Jack Nicholson·Melvin UdallHelen Hunt·Carol ConnellyGreg Kinnear·Simon BishopCuba Gooding Jr.·Frank SachsShirley Knight·Beverly ConnellyJesse James·Spencer ConnellyYeardley Smith·Jackie SimpsonLupe Ontiveros·Nora ManningSkeet Ulrich·Vincent LopianoHarold Ramis·Dr. Bettes
Full Crew
(9 credits)
Directing· 1
James L. Brooks·Director
Writing· 2
Mark Andrus·ScreenplayJames L. Brooks·Screenplay
Camera· 1
John Bailey·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Richard Marks·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Hans Zimmer·Original Music Composer
Production· 3
Kristi Zea·ProducerBridget Johnson·ProducerJames L. Brooks·Producer
By the Numbers
83.9
OF 100
Master Score
7.7
OF 10
IMDb
86%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$314M
ROI 528%
Worldwide Gross
2
7 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
#99C8E0
#D8A060
#282828
Mood
Joyful, Lighthearted
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man with dark hair and sunglasses is shown from the chest up, looking upwards and smiling broadly, holding a small, fluffy brown dog with black facial marking”

comedyromance
Key Elements
ManDogSunglasses
Atmosphere
Bright, Warm
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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