Brigid O Sullivan (wisewebwoman) Director/co-screenwriter Susan Seidelman is to be congratulated for a movie based on a generation just about totally forgotten in the movies today: seniors. "Old age is not for sissies" says one of the Tshirts in the movie which mainly takes place at a retirement centre in Florida.Unfortunately it is pretty formulaic with a few truly poignant moments scattered throughout - enough to engage this viewer and hope for more.Sadly, they remained just a few. Striking performance by Brenda Vaccaro, what a delight, Len Cariou in one of his best performances and Joseph Bologna showing vulnerability. The rest of the cast are more notable for their surgical procedures which border on truly grotesque in the cases of Sally Kellerman and Dyan Cannon.Maybe one of these days there will be a movie made showing seniors as they really are, with a truly good plot not centred around snaring a man or woman to make them feel complete. And without the distracting trout pouts favoured by far too many.Not likely, I know.6 out of 10 for daring to be different.

batmill It was refreshing to see older actors revealed as they really look. The acting was excellent, and the story entertaining though poignant. It was thoroughly enjoyed by three over-50 women. Brenda Vacarro is now a heavy-set woman. Dyan Cannon's face-lift is less than perfect, although her genuine sweetness shines through. Sally Kellerman bravely disrobes in front of the camera. Renee Taylor looks every bit her age. I would say the scenery is a good selling point for those seniors looking for a beautiful area in which to live, with activities a cut above the normal senior activities in most areas. It was not at all depressing, but a rather positive take on what life might be like for those over 60, with a good retirement package. There were plenty of laughs as well.

shabels-1 This film is a surprise from many points of view - the greatest is that the cast is virtually all over 65 as am I. I was appalled to see how most of them have aged. Especially Cannon who seems to be plastic surgeon-ed out of her face - but that is beside the point. They all do a good acting job and I still - the next day - feel quite a bit about the film, as you can see. It is worth the price and the story line is not bad at all but there are a few empty spots without explanation, which might have been avoided. There is a little silliness - but that's OK. Growing old, as they say, is not for sissies and this film shows how much effort goes into just keeping a simple romantic relationship aflame after a certain age. I liked the film but did not love it. I did love the age of the actors. More, please.

David Ferguson Greetings again from the darkness. Director Susan Seidelman ("Desperately Seeking Susan" and "Sex and the City") has collaborated with her mother's real life experiences to create a surface look at life in an Active Adult Community.The Boynton Beach Bereavment Club exists in theory to assist with grieving and handling the loss of a loved one. In reality, it is more of a social club for elderly lonely hearts still looking for some action.I can't place my finger on exactly what is missing here, but despite the touching and humorous situations, the film has no real heart and soul. It plays out almost as a series of vignettes. Of course there is no plot as it is much more an observation on the lifestyle.The film is pretty well cast although I challenge you to not be a tad freaked out by the plastic surgery results of Dyan Cannon, Sally Kellerman and a couple of others. The best performances are from Len Cariou and especially Brenda Vaccaro. Joseph Bologna plays the same role he always plays and Michael Nouri (everyone remembers him from "Flashdance") plays Cannon's love interest with a ridiculous secret.There are some dark moments and some pretty funny ones as well. Vaccaro's performance is excellent and the film is definitely worth seeing despite it's overall lack of ambition at making any real statement. One last thing, excepting Eartha Kitt's classic vocals on "Santa Baby", this film may very well have the worst soundtrack in Hollywoood history.