Just the Ticket (1998)

A Masterpiece!

Blistering performances.

Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

Blistering performances.

I don't understand why that movie has got so low rating. I believe that the play of Andy Garcia here is fabulous. His charisma and awesome dramatic play make him the actor who forces us to love cinema. For me this movie comes in one line with "Things to do in Denver when you are dead", another cult movie.I would say that this is a cute romantic story. Just another example for young actors how to learn how to play. Definitely "Just the ticket" will be in my top 50 movies. I will agree with those who say that good movies like this are rare these days. What makes it better than others is that it is real and charming story.

If you are looking for a movie that's perfect, and you want to nitpick about the chemistry between the characters or the subtle nuances of one particular character, don't watch this one. But if you're the kind that, instead of using a microscope to analyze something, would prefer to appreciate something by standing back at a distance and taking it all in, and especially if you like romantic comedies, this is absolutely, definitely the movie for you.I can't believe any company would decide not to put this movie in the theaters. It was a very good movie; not a "Bull Durham" in quality of storyline, directing, etc., but it made me feel a helluva lot better than "Bull Durham" did in the end. There are more than a few moments where you will probably cry if you are emotional (as evidenced by my wife's reaction), and though the laughs aren't big, the lighter moments certainly work.I've never liked Andie MacDowell, and I believe she is the weak link of the entire movie. I could have seen someone like a Shelley Long or somebody else prettier than MacDowell and certainly someone with more range who would have connected better with Garcia. But it's probably that fact that makes you really want Andy Garcia to win throughout the movie. He can actually be likeable in his character's helpless role, though it's more like the Al Pacino impression that he always does. Look for Don Novello, a/k/a "Father Guido Sarducci" as one of Gary's friends. Kudos to Richard Bradford, who really made the movie special with his portrayal of Benny, the punch-drunk former boxer & ticket hustler; he brought the "heart" to the movie.It really moves well from the 30 minute point on, so give it a few minutes if you're not getting into it, but I predict, if you have a heart at all, you will appreciate this movie from start to finish, and it builds and progresses like a good movie should to a great and cute ending.It was so good I bought the DVD!

For the first time ever, I finally saw the great acting side of Andy Garcia. I am proud of the efforts that he made in this film. He opened up himself and unleashed the real Andy Garcia."Just The Ticket" was an incredible shot of optomism from everyone. Andy Garcia led the entire cast with true power and praise. Especially to Andie McDowell. She tried not to be part of him, but when she looked straight at his face, nothing in her entire body said, "NO!". It was what Garcia had, to give everyone hole.

I was on a British Airways flight from London to New York when I saw this movie. I wish I could have fallen asleep. The story line was very thin and the editing crew did their best to stretch it out as long as they did.Gary, played by Andy Garcia, was such an unlikable character that I found it hard to be supportive of him. Andy's acting ability is good but not good enough to make up for the poor writing in this movie.Andie MacDowell did a fine job with her portrayal of Linda, Gary's romantic interest. I can not say anything bad about Andie, I always enjoy her acting. The problem here is that the romance between Andy and Andie is so far fetched and unbelievable. The two do not make a good pair on the big screen.The end of the movie was almost as much of a let down as the movie itself. A nod from the Pope and all is forgiven, come on. The event that allows this movie to have a some what happy ending and that the writers would expect us to accept it is pathetic. Gary does not change and only by the death of a dear friend does his situation get better.There are tons of great movies that should be seen before this one. Don't waste your time.