how can you sum up just exactly how feelgood and right and touch this film be . for several week this dvd leap off the shelf at me every time i go in the store have see steve carrell in a couple of film previously and i do not want to smear my thought process of him so i resist and resist and until finally i grab it up with a what the hell . attitude . and how surprised be i. i just wish i have purchase it earlier . have watch it three time in two day i be still smile at how the portrayal of a widower struggle with three daughter and yearn for that which be miss since the passing of his beloved wife and who thus meet an intriguing woman and charm her in such a profound and interesting ( dare i say bookish . ) way and throw a whole different light onto life that make him realize she be what he have be search for . the snag of that woman be his brother girl complicates matter which portray dan comically shy and with a heartfelt chagrin and see his someone special bringing such fun and enjoyment into the family home as well a his brother life . you just really begin to feel for him . then when the blind date occur with ruthie draper that be the turn point in marie estimation of dan . the look she give him when he repeat her comment and about not like ruthie sheer green eye monster . trigger an absolutely hilarious scene a the two couple compete on the dance floor . this sequence be one of the most well craft a dan start to loosen up with regard to marie . other gut wrench scene dan return from the book and tackle shop and confront by his brother and begin to describe what have just occur . when dan face drop it bring a sharp intake of breath . his young daughter lilly make the present celebrate their love for suzanne and his late wife and bring a little heartfelt warmth and a little gulp a dan realize just what he have lose in life . when dan play guitar and sings at the talent show . his voice crack slightly a he reprise the song . absolute gem . the acceptance of what occur late in the film by his daughter . they all three love their father and want to see him happy and will not let him deny his love for marie while the desperateness of dan not to fail his daughter because he be their rock and their stronghold . and tell him so much more than that with just a few word . i could go on and on but i will leave it for now maybe return and add more comment here in the near future . but i will end by say . if you want to watch a film that be just so damn good and with twist of comedy to lighten up the drama and that never feel force or crass and that come over a a genuine portrayal of a man discover new life not just with a woman but also with his extend family and then look no further . dan in real life positive for such a well rendered cinematic experience with a score by sondre lerche and that intimately take you there throughout whilst never be intrusive and with fine performance by the ensemble cast . i can not wait to re watch this again .