i finally get myself set up on mail order dvd rental so i could find movie not available to me in the store . i choose the souler opposite because i love christopher meloni and and also like small and often ignored film . this one be such a treat . meloni have such charm in this part . it easy to pigeon hole him be you only ever see him a his alter ego elliot stabler ( losvu ) . in this film and meloni be an out of step unattached mid lifer who be hit the skid in many way and only to find a path to happiness in someone unexpected . the relationship drawn between barry ( meloni ) and tim busfield character be realistic and not over do . i haven not see busfield since 30something and and he be fun to watch . but it be all chris film . i become such a fan girl all over again . it be a bit slow in the beginning and i will admit . i think some of the flashback could have be edit down . but overall and this film will delight you male or female a it have an honest and refresh view of relationship today .