Bruce Joel Rubin's film, dedicated to his mother, tells the story of Bob Jones, a highly successful business executive who faces the horrible truth of cancer. Doctor's give him no hope of recovery, so Bob (Michael Keaton) is forced to deal with his terminal illness in a very real way. Throughout the course of the film he struggles to come to terms with death, the impending birth of his new child, his love for his wife and his relationship with his estranged family.
There are no show stealing performances, however the cast are competent and Keaton gives one of his best turns to date. John Barry's score is good, but sadly restricted.
This is not a new theme, as we have many times before faced the subject of dealing with death and righting oneself before in the movies. While the movie is heart warming throughout, Rubin (writer-director) fails to generate power and compassion until the end of the film. Here though it becomes poignant and moving. A few script miscalculations, such as the roller-coaster scenario, may have cost "My Life" its intended impact. Still, a solid drama for the most part, and a sure tear-jerker.
Sunday, February 6, 1994 - Village Doncaster
There are no show stealing performances, however the cast are competent and Keaton gives one of his best turns to date. John Barry's score is good, but sadly restricted.
This is not a new theme, as we have many times before faced the subject of dealing with death and righting oneself before in the movies. While the movie is heart warming throughout, Rubin (writer-director) fails to generate power and compassion until the end of the film. Here though it becomes poignant and moving. A few script miscalculations, such as the roller-coaster scenario, may have cost "My Life" its intended impact. Still, a solid drama for the most part, and a sure tear-jerker.
Sunday, February 6, 1994 - Village Doncaster