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Publisher: Lionsgate Salesrank: 2096 Released: 2008-05-06 Theatrical-Release: 2007-12-09
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A Cut Above Other TV Movies 
Scenes of a man’s life play out in many flashbacks, capturing crucial moments that help explain why he is the way he is today. You’re probably well aware that this movie involves a mother-son relationship, but it also just as importantly covers father-son and father-daughter.
If you are an adult, it has the potential to break your heart, and/or inspire you to treat the people in your life better, including treating yourself better. Or it might just make you feel uncomfortable.
Because of the modern day daughter in the movie, teenage girls will probably relate the most to this movie, as it gives them a peek into figuring out why their dad acts the way he does. The movie is a bit slow and seems to be geared more towards women. I think they hired the actor from the Sopranos to try to attract more men viewers.
A movie like this is designed to make you stop and think about your own life (with a little supernatural gimmick thrown in for creativity). It’s not as effective as say, “It’s a Wonderful Life,” but what is? Being an adult man, I personally enjoyed the similarly-themed movie “The Family Man” with Nicolas Cage more than this movie. But the themes are always worth repeating, and getting slightly different takes on.
If you can handle that it’s a bit boring, slow, and predictable (in my opinion), I still recommend it. As far as film adaptations of Mitch Albom’s books go, I would list “Tuesdays with Morrie” the best (by far), “For One More Day” second best, and “The Five People You Meet in Heaven” third place.
Maybe Mitch Albom should try and find some more inspiring non-fiction stories to write. Until then, we are treated to these slightly manipulative, although thankfully non-trashy, works of fiction.
Michael Imperioli Proves He Is More Than Christopher Moltasanti!! 
Well before THE SOPRANOS came on the scene in 1999
and made a serious impact on pop culture and television,
Michael Imperioli, who skillfully played the complex and
sociopathic nephew of Tony Soprano, Christopher Moltasanti,
had established himself as a very good character & supporting actor
who could hold his own against many well-known actors and actresses.
He’s also turned in some good performances where he was the
featured actor which didn’t get as much notoriety as his work
with The Sopranos.
Soon after that unforgettable series ended in 2007,
he teamed with Oprah Winfrey to do this television movie
“For One More Day”, where he does an excellent job and shows
that he is so much more than a common mafia crew member.
He brings such a depth and passion to his character and
veteran actress Ellen Burstyn shines in this too!
I don’t want to give the story away, but this is a good movie
that kind of went under the radar when it came out.
A good addition to your DVD collection.