An successful and hard-driving public relations executive (Michael Keaton) is brought up short when he learns he has life-threatening kidney cancer. He's forced to look at his life, and the relationship he has with his family, and with his pregnant wife (Nicole Kidman), and realizes that he may never even see his child. He decides to make a video for his unborn child, giving him the fatherly advice he'll never be able to give. Along the way, he pursues treatment options, until he's informed there are no options left for him to try. He finally realizes all the anger he has inside, and comes to terms with the new reality of his life.
Some reviewers have criticized the film for being too distant and contrived, but cancer patients and others who have faced similar situations probably will identify with many of the subjects raised in the film, and rate the film more highly. Keaton does a great job here, piloting the transition from successful, highly-charged businessman to one who can't control what is happening to him. Kidman is good as well, though this is mainly Keaton's film.
Rated PG-13 for mature subject matter
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