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6.0 out of 10

Mixed or average reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 24
  3. Negative: 7 out of 24

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  1. AustinR.
    Oct 12, 2001
    10
    For me, the film brilliantly explored the interface between fantasy and reality showing how the imaginative world can impact on the real.
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  2. JackP.
    Mar 1, 2001
    2
    It was a very poor attempt to mix "A Christmas Carol" with "Sliding Doors"... in one word - dull.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. TedB.
    Aug 20, 2001
    4
    The poster for the movie said "Hilarious!"--- it wasn't. Nicolas Cage and Tea Leone have incredible chemistry, and the movie is at times very touching. Had I not gone into this one expecting something "Hilarious!" perhaps I would not have been so disappointed.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  4. TylerC.
    Jul 7, 2004
    3
    The worst part of this movie was the ending. I would have given anything to have millions of dollars and be single. Also, I don't know any woman who would have been mad at him for getting a huge apartment building in New York City that he could get rent free while getting an executive job without even asking her. What a surprise honey! You don't have to work a day in your life anymore! Why would she want him to be a tire salesman in the burbs when he could have so much more? She held him back so much. The character deserved better!… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  5. JamieK.
    Feb 24, 2001
    8
    Nicolas Cage sure is a great actor! His expressions on his face were great to make audience feel what he really feels. If you are big Nic Fan, dont miss this one.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  6. MaryZ.
    Feb 9, 2001
    6
    Entertaining enough, Cage is charming.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  7. S.Fitzgerald
    Mar 1, 2001
    1
    What a load of old bollix! Its takes a really lame film to turn my stomach, but this one did it. Its a very poor attempt at "Sliding Doors." What's worse, by the end you are convinced he is making the wrong choice! AVOID AT ALL COSTS!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  8. Maxine
    Jul 30, 2001
    6
    This movie was great for the family, but Cage could have done better.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  9. Romanski
    Mar 7, 2003
    10
    Everyone who does not like this movie has forgotten what dreams are all about. Most of us would like to have that kind of family.To those who do not like that movie: I think your are only alone and crumpy!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  10. PatC.
    Jan 8, 2004
    2
    Instantly forgettable.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  11. EconomistBR
    Apr 1, 2007
    9
    Very interesting movie. It presents the "what if"s of life in a great way and it also shows the strugle in dealing with dreams that didn't become reality.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  12. RyanM.
    Jul 24, 2001
    1
    Director Ratner makes this film so tedious and full of itself that it's almost unwatchable.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  13. MichaelFoster
    Jul 31, 2001
    6
    This movie is nothing new or special but delivers the laughs as well as the touching moments. Tea is great as usual and Cage is great (as usual). This movie had some great potential, but it was all lost with its ending telling kids that you can have the babe, the well paying job and still live your rich big city life. Good for the kids but not a great movie. Worth catching on TV.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  14. Intact
    Dec 24, 2010
    3
    I hate Nicholas Cage, he's a crappy actor and this movie showed his true talent in a generic family movie with as evidenced by the title of the movie. I watched this movie in class for God's sake, and everyone started laughing at me in my class because they all knew my hatred of Cage.
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Metascore
42 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 28 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 28
  3. Negative: 5 out of 28
  1. Mr. Showbiz
    Reviewed by: Cody Clark
    70
    A warm, glossy holiday fable that hits some surprisingly sweet notes.
  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    63
    Sweet, light entertainment, but could have been more.
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  3. Charlotte Observer
    Reviewed by: Lawrence Toppman
    63
    A holiday fable that's not destined for immortality but goes down more easily than most of the pap Hollywood tries to feed us every Christmas.
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