This week could well mark the passing of the spangled glove of success from one Hollywood generation to another. Goldie Hawn, veteran actor has her latest film, “The Banger Sisters” coming out, while her daughter, Kate Hudson, is appearing in the dramatic remake of “The Four Feathers.” Appearing with Hawn is another mother-daughter team, Susan Sarandon and her daughter Eve Amurri.

“The Banger Sisters” tells the story of two friends who haven’t seen each other in thirty years. Suzette (Hawn) has stuck with the wild life, while Vinne (Sarandon) has opted out for a pristeen life in the ‘burbs. When Suzette gets fired from her job as a barmaid, she realizes she has no one to fall back on but her old friend. Past and present collide when Suzette shows up on Vinnie’s doorstep, proving once and for all, “Some friendships are forever. Like it or not.”

This is the kind of movie where I just have to admit defeat. It’s horribly flawed in places and down right embarrassing to watch (especially Geoffry Rush’s over the top emoting). The stupid line “Do it true,” just about sent me running out of the theater. But I have to confess that emotionally it hooked me in, dragged me around and spit me out on the other side feeling, guiltily, somewhat enriched for the experienced. It’s a terribly uneven movie, but I liked it.

Hawn lets it all hang out in this film and I have to admire her guts. Sarandon is equally bold and daring in her portrayal of a woman who has lost her way in a closet full of beige suits.

Ladies over forty—this film may be for you. Forget about the guys. Grab your friends and take them to the movies. There’s enough there to enjoy, mostly because women our age get precious little on the big screen to identify with. Rated R.