An immensely likeable film, this uplifting rom com about turning life around has a whole lot of things going for it. To begin with, there is Tom Hanks, who has directed, produced and co-written the script with My Big Fat Wedding's Nia Vardalos. Hanks has always had a knack for finding the right leading lady, and he and Julia Roberts are perfect together, after their initial pairing inCharlie Wilson's War. It's a smart script that concentrates on establishing character and creating an interesting and mostly tangible reality to which we can relate. That's why we laugh, nod knowingly and are right there with the characters as they learn how to be open - to change, to new ideas and to love.