The Family Man - 7 stars out of 10
A businessman has an opportunity to see what his life would have been like if he had married his college sweetheart instead of pursuing his career. It sounds a little bit like "It's A Wonderful Life" but is totally different. Tea Leoni is undoubtedly the highlight of this heartwarming story. She was adorable and playful in her role, and yet totally turned on her emotional side for one of the most heartfelt speeches I've ever seen in a movie. Nicolas Cage is... not quite as good, although this performance is before his acting became awful and he started to take on terrible roles. Although Cheadle and Piven (and Josef Sommer aka Mr. Ducksworth from The Mighty Ducks!) might attract you to this film, the only characters that get significant screen time are Cage and Leoni. I recommend this film but don't be fooled by reviews/synopses that compare it to It's A Wonderful Life.
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