I saw this movie within two days right when I received it. This movie is excellent with stellar acting by Bette Midler and James Caan. When I got done watching it, it became an instant favorite of mine. I had learned that this movie didn't get much recognition when it first came out, and that Bette was nominated for an Oscar (this was her second nomination). I feel that she should have won the award for her performance; why she didn't is anyone's guess. Again, this was the second time she was nominated for the award, and it was the second time she lost (her first nomination, in 1980, was for her role in The Rose). The story deals with Eddie Sparks (Caan) and Dixie Leonard (Midler), who do singing and comedy routines for the troops covering WWII, Korea, Vietnam, etc. They don't like each other a whole lot, but they manage to put aside their differences for the sake of their acts. I read where the critics complained about the aging makeup that Midler and Caan wore when playing their characters in old age. I thought the makeup was not bad. I highly recommend this movie to anyone who is a fan of Bette Midler's acting, and the soundtrack album is also highly recommended. With comedy, drama and music combined together, this movie makes for great entertainment anytime.