It's an enjoyable film I’d happily view again, and one I can suggest to others. Even though this motion picture came out in 1986, it holds up surprisingly well over time. The story centers on anxieties surrounding homeownership and upkeep, so modern technology like smartphones isn’t a factor. It could be remade almost exactly as is because the themes remain pertinent now, and the writing is solid. I can't say w…

The film suffers from unfocused filmmaking, a plot that feels manufactured, and characters who behave in ways that don't quite add up, ultimately relegating it to the status of a minor relic from the eighties. It’s disappointing, since there’s a spark between Hanks and Long.