A Masterpiece!

In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

Movies that are like "Just the Ticket" are never going to be box office smashes or win major awards, but they are all the same charming and well worth seeking out. It's kind of a mash between several different genres; it's alternately a comedy, a romance, and a character study. The comedy is gentle but does provoke some laughs, my favorite scene being when Andy Garcia's character impersonates a television salesman. The romance between Garcia's and Andie MacDowell's characters does have heart, plus some bittersweet moments that feel true to life. The examination of Garcia's character is really interesting. Although it's clear he's not a bad person, he is all the same a dreamer who resists the painful truths that reality have to offer, sometimes hurting people along the way. All these different genres are pretty well done and mix well together. I admit the movie is a tad long at 114 minutes in length when a slightly quicker pace might have helped. Also, what happens near the end is kind of a deus ex machina plot twist, though the happy ending it provides feels right for the movie. These nitpicks don't hurt the movie too much, however, and the movie ends up being a very pleasant sleeper.

I don't understand why that movie has got so low rating. I believe that the play of Andy Garcia here is fabulous. His charisma and awesome dramatic play make him the actor who forces us to love cinema. For me this movie comes in one line with "Things to do in Denver when you are dead", another cult movie.I would say that this is a cute romantic story. Just another example for young actors how to learn how to play. Definitely "Just the ticket" will be in my top 50 movies. I will agree with those who say that good movies like this are rare these days. What makes it better than others is that it is real and charming story.

For the first time ever, I finally saw the great acting side of Andy Garcia. I am proud of the efforts that he made in this film. He opened up himself and unleashed the real Andy Garcia."Just The Ticket" was an incredible shot of optomism from everyone. Andy Garcia led the entire cast with true power and praise. Especially to Andie McDowell. She tried not to be part of him, but when she looked straight at his face, nothing in her entire body said, "NO!". It was what Garcia had, to give everyone hole.

Andy Garcia is one of my favorite actors and I sincerely believe that in "Just the Ticket" he is at his best. This movie is so spontaneous that everything seems real. I enjoyed "Just the Ticket" so much that wish to recommend it to you. Go and see it today.