After the credits rolled for St. Vincent, I couldn’t help but think about the best “feel good” movies I had seen. Once and Jerry Maguire come to mind especially when you consider both St. Vincent and Maguire finish with the same Dylan tune. Coincidence??

There is a scene in this film so perfect that I laugh every single time it travels through my mind. Vincent (Murray) and Oliver (the young boy) celebrate a victorious day with the horses back at the local and just dance in front of the jukebox. This scene jumpstarts a momentum within the film that doesn’t stop until the final credits.

It was more than young boy enters grumpy old man’s life and turns him around. He was not a bad man but his goodness was brought to the forefront because of the boy’s belief in him.

While McCarthy, Watts and O’Dowd turn in great performances, this film is Bill Murray. Even if you think you predicted the ending, you will still crack a smile and shed a tear.

I gladly give St. Vincent 4.25 napkins out of 5.