A very random find of an equally-strange movie. This was not what I was expecting, but really, I was not sure at all of what to expect. Let's start with the tone: this is a light drama that becomes a heavy drama, but the level is turned up so gradually that it is not jarring. Just very well directed, solid performances from the cast - John Goodman felt a little out of place for such a small role, but I think it added up by the end. As for the story, it's hard to pin this down. We get what would normally be a father/daughter relationship, but it's between coworkers. We have our main characters, Randall, and Jennifer. They are lonely people who just find each other and form an odd-couple relationship. Sounds like comedy, and it does have fairly funny moments, but this remains a drama, just light... until it's not. The story feels very personal, like I don't see how someone could just come up with this and treat it seriously unless it was based, in part or whole, on facts. Either way. All of this being said, I liked the movie, it was well made, but not for me. This is more of a heartfelt drama than I go for. I'd totally recommend this for fans of light drama that can go from fun to serious, and maybe be a feel-good movie - whatever that is, so not a term that applies to any movie I watch. Anyway! I have to talk about Leelee Sobieski, as Jennifer, our lead. I wanted to watch this because of her playing a goth girl. She pulls it off masterfully. Also, this is a rare occasion when a goth is accurately portrayed and not turned into a joke. She is a fully fleshed-out character who feels very real. Like, we would have been a couple during the time this was set. Just two weirdos, making out to Skinny Puppy. If you're like me, and she's your draw, you'll probably be disappointed by the film itself, however Jennifer is a character who needs to be talked about when discussing goths in cinema - I don't think I had ever heard of her. Given who she was, I wish the soundtrack would have been better, although we do get "Soldiers" by Switchblade Symphony played in its entirety. That's a deep cut right there.