Mumford is a very 'enjoyable' movie.  It's not terribly deep or meaningful, but you just have a good feeling when leaving the movie and throughout, you can't help but like the characters and get to know them all.  Dr. Mumford has an uncanny ability to set people up with each other and make them feel good about themselves.   He's 'shockingly honest' and it seems that he gets results (which could probably put him out of business in the long run).  The reason people like him so much is because he doesn't try and be their doctor, but rather their friend.  He befriends Skip Skiperton (Jason Lee) because as head of a multi-national corporation - Panda Modems - and worth $3 billion, he doesn't think it would be good if it got out that he was seeing a shrink.  He befriends Lily (Alfre Woodard), Henry Follet (Pruitt Taylor Vince), and practically everyone else in town.  He tells people to leave if he doesn't want to listen, and he just downright kicks people out if he doesn't want them as his patient - which ultimately proves to bring about his downfall.

While treating a case of chronic fatigue syndrome, Dr. Mumford falls in love with his patient, Sofie Crisp (Hope Davis).  With conflicting thought about the ethics behind treating a patient he has feelings for, Dr. Mumford has to choose - his practice or Sofie.

Mumford was able to keep my attention throughout and I found myself laughing more than I do at a straight comedy.  Mumford is fun to watch and the characters are all unique with their own personalities and quirks and I think that you might be pleasantly surprised if you have the chance to see it.