Come to Laugh. Come to Cry. Come to Care. Come to Terms.

Starring: Debra Winger, Shirley MacLaine, Jack Nicholson, Danny DeVito, Jeff Daniels, John Lithgow

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"I'll tell you, Aurora. I don't know what it is about you, but you do bring out the devil in me." - Garrett Breedlove

Why watch this? MacLaine and Nicholson are magic together as they go at it.

Plot Summary: This film chronicles the complex and evolving relationship between a strong-willed mother, Aurora, and her spirited daughter, Emma. As Emma navigates marriage, motherhood, and the challenges of life, Aurora, a widow, embarks on her own journey to find love and happiness with an eccentric ex-astronaut.

Dad's Preview: This was an ideal vehicle for veteran actress Shirley MacLaine. She portrays a woman confronting middle age, and it's not always handled with grace. In fact, there's lots of anger and outward bitterness. She must begrudgingly surrender to the process, and let those around her render aid in her "transition". The cast is stellar, and the film grabbed five Oscars, including Best Picture, Actress (MacLaine) and Supporting Actor (Nicholson).

James L. Brooks; Paramount Pictures