I'm not sure how many people caught this, but my absolute favorite line from this movie- a single line which makes this my favorite of the three as well as validating the trilogy as a strong film- comes from Jim's Dad when Michelle asks him for advice.
Michelle: "Jim said that you are always there for him..." (continues) Jim's Dad: "Jim said that?"
Michelle keeps going, and all the focus is on her, but seeing Jim's Dad's eyes light up is easily the best thing about the movie. At this point he realizes that his entire life has meaning; he truly is the loving and devoted father he always has hoped to be. He now knows that he is a success because his son really does love him.
Thoughts?
Michelle: "Jim said that you are always there for him..." (continues) Jim's Dad: "Jim said that?"
Michelle keeps going, and all the focus is on her, but seeing Jim's Dad's eyes light up is easily the best thing about the movie. At this point he realizes that his entire life has meaning; he truly is the loving and devoted father he always has hoped to be. He now knows that he is a success because his son really does love him.
Thoughts?