Very moving story. You MUST stay till the end. Anyone who leaves within the first 30 minutes completely misses the point and depth of the movie. The characters develop along with the story. Good casting. The genre states "comedy," however, there is so much more than a comedic statement here. Steve Carell's personality and acting style are perfect for this roll although his character is compassionate, sensitive, kind, and genuinely self-less. This was quite a surprise for us. It certainly helps you put things in perspective. Interesting to see how people choose to face their end.