This was a nice, sad, kind of sweet little film. It, of course, follows the same predictable pathway as a lot of romantic sad movies, you know - there is hate at first, then tolerance, then love with Aaron Eckhart and when she adopts her niece (Abigail Breslin - who did an excellent job) - there is screwing up, learning a lesson, etc. If I remember right the trailer for this movie kind of made it sound more like a comedy than a drama, so if you are looking for a movie that will cheer you up, don't get this movie because it can be a little depressing - but - if you are looking for a nice (almost tear jerker in a few spots) movie about loosening up and changing your life for the better, this is a pretty good film.