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Oprah Winfrey Presents Mitch Albom's for One More Day

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Well before THE SOPRANOS came on the scene in 1999
and made a serious impact on pop culture and television,
Michael Imperioli, who skillfully played the complex and
sociopathic nephew of Tony Soprano, Christopher Moltasanti,
had established himself as a very good character & supporting actor
who could hold his own against many well-known actors and actresses.
He's also turned in some good performances where he was the
featured actor which didn't get as much notoriety as his work
with The Sopranos.
Soon after that unforgettable series ended in 2007,
he teamed with Oprah Winfrey to do this television movie
"For One More Day", where he does an excellent job and shows
that he is so much more than a common mafia crew member.
He brings such a depth and passion to his character and
veteran actress Ellen Burstyn shines in this too!
How many of us have said to ourselves
"If we could only have one more day with a loved one
who has made the transition, to make it right,
to get closure, to tell them how much we loved them!"
I don't want to give the story away, but this is a good movie
that kind of went under the radar when it came out.
Imperioli's young son, Vadim, makes his acting debut as his
character as a child.
A good addition to your DVD collection.

I was really excited about watching this DVD because I never remember it being on television. It suffers the same fate that "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" did. It just too boring and slow. I love, I mean love, Ellen Burstyn and her performance was good. Yet the film moves too slowly. I love the theme of the film so much. O' my God just imagine getting one more day with your loved one. That's my favorite part of the film. The flash backs are too long and it causes the film too drag and it becomes too predictable. There should have been more concise editing. On this DVD I found the sound to be very poor. In the scenes with the mother I had to turn my HD TV volume almost too max. What could have been a great film never quite makes it past first base and unfortunately strikes out.

This movie is a small gem. Ellen Burstyn and Michael Imperioli have great rapport, believable as mother and son. A drunk ex-ball player about to end his life gets one last day to spend with his mother, who is deceased. The story blurs the line between life and death, and shows how we all hurt those we love, despite our best intentions. This story demonstrates how children must all one day accept their parents, and themselves, as flawed human beings, just trying to do the best they can with the tools they were given. The book was wonderful, and the movie is just as good. Watch it with a warm cup of cocoa, a bowl of hot buttery popcorn, and your favorite blanket and definitely a whole box of kleenex. Better yet, watch it with your Mom.

Scenes of a man's life play out in many flashbacks, capturing crucial moments that help explain why he is the way he is today. You're probably well aware that this movie involves a mother-son relationship, but it also just as importantly covers father-son and father-daughter.

If you are an adult, it has the potential to break your heart, and/or inspire you to treat the people in your life better, including treating yourself better. Or it might just make you feel uncomfortable.

Because of the modern day daughter in the movie, teenage girls will probably relate the most to this movie, as it gives them a peek into figuring out why their dad acts the way he does. The movie is a bit slow and seems to be geared more towards women. I think they hired the actor from the Sopranos to try to attract more men viewers.

A movie like this is designed to make you stop and think about your own life (with a little supernatural gimmick thrown in for creativity). It's not as effective as say, "It's a Wonderful Life," but what is? Being an adult man, I personally enjoyed the similarly-themed movie "The Family Man" with Nicolas Cage more than this movie. But the themes are always worth repeating, and getting slightly different takes on.

If you can handle that it's a bit boring, slow, and predictable (in my opinion), I still recommend it. As far as film adaptations of Mitch Albom's books go, I would list "Tuesdays with Morrie" the best (by far), "For One More Day" second best, and "The Five People You Meet in Heaven" third place.

Maybe Mitch Albom should try and find some more inspiring non-fiction stories to write. Until then, we are treated to these slightly manipulative, although thankfully non-trashy, works of fiction.

There is no doubt that Mitch Albom can write. So you can come to expect that whatever he writes, or his novels turns into a movie I am never disappointed.If you buy this dvd you will be blessed!

I read the book before I saw this movie. I normally do one or the other. I am so glad I did both this time. I laughed. I cried. I got angry. An emotional roller coaster. Ellen Burstyn was fabulous! Mitch Albom is one of my favorites and I would recommend that every one see this moving, insightful film. This is now part of my collection of his adapted DVDs.

Great movie, bad casting. Pretty close to the book in events. I suggest you read the book first, then watch movie, to get vitual images. Author's other two books, where casted much better. Left me wanting to know why they picked this actor as the main character? Still, anything related to Mitch Albom is exception and true. Worth watching.Every adult child should read and watch this movie. Highlights a mother's selflessness love for her children.

Great quality, and Fantastic Movie!! Love it, a must see for sure! Life Changing views! Such a good movie, especially if you have lost someone you love. It's nice to know, they are still with us!

I have all of Albom's books and most of his movies - love them

Had read the book before watching the movie and was not dissapointed. A grat representation of a great book.