Although somewhat predictable this film is wonderful all the way around with solid performances even from Melissa McCarthy (whom I hope decides to stick to these types of roles.) Bill Murray plays Vincent McKenna a drunkard Vietnam vet who not surprisingly also has a gambling problem. After moving in next door, Oliver a child who's too smart for his own good befriends the grumpy old man and finds his way under the supervision of Vincent. 
Like I said before the movie is somewhat predictable but enjoyable nonetheless. Jaeden Leiberher delivers a great film debut performance and really ties the film together to really make you care about all the characters. If I had to say something negative about the film it'd be (SPOILER WARNING) "Oliver's father is at first portrayed in a negative light but once he's introduced he's somewhat nice I guess. It makes no sense almost as if they were planning to make him and his intentions an antagonist of sorts but decided to scrap that idea entirely." (END SPOILERS) 
Overall the movie was fun, funny and heartwarming with very little flaws. I could definitely recommend this to just about anybody. Rating: Matinee (although I don't think this had a very wide release so you may have to look around for theaters still showing this or wait for it to arrive on bluray and DVD.)
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