Rating: 9 out of 10, this movie puts two of today's biggest stars and best actors together. They are both among my favorite actors and the best thing about them is that they convey emotions with simple facial expressions. Hanks is the best at this of any actor in movie history. This was another great addition to his legacy. He is once again the supremely likable everyman dealing with the ground level effects of the recent recession. He does so with class and to witness his intellectual awakening as a community college student is truly heartwarming. I really liked his relationship with Cedric, who plays his usual "in your face" Africa-American character. So many people who have never hung out with this type personality react with fear instead of enjoying the innate love of life most have. Hanks is telling us not to be afraid but embrace this type of emotion. It is a subtle comment on race relations that I think most people miss. The romance with Roberts is handled lightly and the transcendent moments are not slammed in your face. The simple speech Hanks gives as his final exam in Roberts' class is the best example of this. Its like they are giving us, the movie watchers, credit and intelligence enough to realize this simple act is in fact a huge victory without having to change the course of western civilization. Valderrama is almost unrecognizable from his 70's Show personality - who knew he could really act. If you haven't guessed already - I loved this movie.
MVP: Hanks in the title role, best actor of his generation
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