My Life

A successful, but emotionally distant, architect discovers he has terminal cancer. As he prepares for death, he begins to confront his past relationships and anxieties about his future family. He is visited by visions of his unborn child, whom he mentors from beyond the grave, learning about unconditional love and the importance of living in the present.

My Life received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the performances of Michael Keaton and Nicole Kidman, as well as the film's emotional depth. However, some found the premise to be overly sentimental and melodramatic, with the fantastical elements not always landing effectively.

• Praised for its touching performances and exploration of mortality.

• Criticized for its overly sentimental and occasionally maudlin tone.

• The supernatural elements were divisive, with some finding them moving and others contrived.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally found the film to be a tearjerker with strong emotional performances, particularly from Keaton. Some viewers appreciated the contemplative themes about life and death, though a segment felt it was too sad or melodramatic.

Director Bruce Joel Rubin was inspired to write the film after his own father's death and his subsequent reflection on what he wished he had said to him.