kikidee-53007 I never thought of this in such a way. I can only assume this is how life truly is for a person under these circumstances. Totally unexpected. A little slow in places but I loved it. I bawled like a baby.

dancinqueen47 I watched this on Netflix Instant streaming - because I have enjoyed all 4 lead players in the past. Ellen Burstyn was completely amazing, as usual. Martin Landau, once again did a stellar job and both Adam Scott and Elizabeth Banks were absolutely at their respective bests! Beyond the fantastic acting, the story grabbed me immediately. My only frustration with the story was that I wanted better character development, I wanted to know more about both Mary and Robert's past. If you're feeling this way, stick with it, you'll be happy you did. As another reviewer here said, watch it twice. You'll pick up so much that you didn't quite "get" the first time you watched it.I couldn't have enjoyed this movie more and kudos to all involved!!

Larry Chapman What a pleasant surprise "Lovely Still" turned out to be! The story centres around two firsts for an elderly man, played exceptionally well by Martin Landau. The flick plays out as a nice-but-ordinary love story enhanced by the work of Ellen Burstyn until near the end. Then all hell breaks loose as memory lapses and renewed recollections arise with Robert, Landau's character. This portrayal is so realistic that you are a part of the film, having the scenes imprinted on you as if you are there. I don't understand why "Lovely Still" is not listed as an important film under either Landau's nor Burstyn's listings on the IMDb listings. Young Nik Fackler did wonderful work as writer and director.For years I've watched movies and read reviews here. This is the first time I've been moved to put down praise. Bravo!

ejfairbanks This was quite an unexpected movie. This movie came up on Netflix as a suggested movie and I passed it over a couple of times. I am not a big romantic movie fan but tonight, Valentine's weekend, I was feeling nostalgic for a nice love story so I watched it. It is most certainly a love story and without a doubt a very emotional one. This movie made me smile, laugh, and cry all within an hour and a half. Robert is such a lovable character and his blossoming love for Mary was so sweet and sincere. I will not say what this movie is about to avoid spoiling it but I will suggest if you are one to tear up at movies, then have a box of tissue handy.