i spot this movie in the video store a few year ago and rent it . my husband and i enjoy it so much we buy the vhs and have enjoy it ever since . the plot have be well discuss and so no need in go over it again . the point be this movie deserve repeat viewing . american and especially and aren not go to get all the joke the first time around . i know i do not . this movie be funny and touching and sad all at the same time . when ray propose the toast at his daughter wedding and it cringe induce . when karen call tony brian a he attempt to kiss her and it heartbreaking . when beano be finally corner by the woman in black and it too funny for word . and the music represent it as good a any movie soundtrack i have hear in year . i be dance in the living room to all over the world . every performance be absolutely perfect . bill nighy have be justly compliment for his portrayal of ray and a man who have have one too many bad trip . stephen rea be perfect a tony and the lovable keyboard player who have carry a torch for karen all these year . he have an appeal hangdog look that make woman want to hug him . but all the actor be equally brilliant . ignore any pan you read about this movie and see it . it a gem .