Mike Hopkins

I must be the only one who finds Billy Connolly's cliched, cardboard cutout, attention seeking, cheeky Scotsman incredibly irritating. The man can play no other role. I turned off after 20 minutes. Shame because he's surrounded by a lot of talent.

May 5 - 10:33 PM

Gloria Efraim

Until there is such a place for writers, poets, scientists, and/or intellectuals, I'll stay home. But if they'd let me stay, as a mediocre pianist, I'd go move there in a minute. There may be life after a full life, after all. That, in itself, makes this movie a keeper. Performances were charming and above reproach and the direction, music and cinematography were spot on. What more can one ask for? It was charmin entertainment, which is a rarity on any screen in America these days and quite a relief. I give it an A.

Apr 20 - 10:36 AM

Bob Lima

Old Age is not for Sissies! However, it can be a delight, as in this movie.

Feb 26 - 10:04 PM

Les Reid

The reality of retirement/care/nursing homes is a lot grimmer than we see in this film, but that is a very good reason for presenting the subject with some cheerfulness and humanity. It is easy to be grim and pessimistic about senility, frailty and dementia - but what purpose does it serve? Hoffman's film (and Harwood's play) achieve the much more difficult task of seeing the positive possibilities that persist in old age - friendship, humour, kindness, music and fun. I found the film warm, humane, moving and deeply satisfying. I congratulate Dustin Hoffman on an excellent debut as director.

Feb 21 - 11:05 AM