darrylr-2 I thought that the film really stirred my emotions regarding the bullying that was suffered by Mrs Caldicot at different times of her life. It was wonderful how the film showed how 'the worm turned', and how Mrs Caldicot showed us how we can change things in our life that are not beneficial either to us or to other people.I liked the way against all the odds, that the characters who suffered under the inhumane regime in the care home were able to find strength in unity and positive leadership to change things for the better.It was well acted, and although I thought that the film music score was a little weak, it left me with a real 'feel-good' experience, so much so that I wanted to find out how to buy a copy of it, hence my stumbling across this web page. I thoroughly recommend it to everyone.

Jack Malvern Pauline Collins, who shone so brightly in Shirley Valentine, fails to rescue this lamely scripted and poorly acted British comedy. The plot concerns Mrs Caldicot, a widow who is tricked out of her house and into a retirement home, where she is sedated and forced to sign over her property to her son.She soon realises that she and her fellow residents, who are also sedated to keep them quiet, are being treated unfairly and foments a rebellion against the home's smarmy manager.But this comedic take on One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is mired in pantomime-quality acting and naive plotting in which old people are never disorientated or distressed, and journalists pay for scores of pensioners to be put up in a country house hotel.I have no idea what Vernon Coleman's novel was like, but it is unlikely that the set decorator who adapted it made many improvements.It made just £16,400 at the British box office. I would be surprised if most of those who parted with their money did not ask for it back.

raymond-15 Some of the scenes in this black comedy might appear a bit farcical but many of them come dangerously close to the truth. Young and old should see this film and then ask themselves whether this is the future they want to look forward to. While medical science has extended our life expectation, no one has successfully resolved the problem of how to look after our aging citizens in a compassionate and dignified manner.Mrs. Caldicot (Paukine Collins) of sound mind but tricked into joining the retirees in the Twilight Nursing Home after the death of her ever-demanding husband recognizes that life there is sheer hell and sets about re-organizing the establishment. While senior staff seem to thrive on sex and silver service, the old folk repeatedly get large servings of cabbage at mealtimes. And to stop them from complaining, they are all administered regular doses of sedatives.One of the funniest scenes in the film is when inventive Mrs. Caldicot puts matron out of action and with the help of other old folk prepare a sumptuous feast for all to enjoy with the accompaniment of the best red and white wines.On expulsion from the Nursing Home for misbehaviour she is unable to return to her own home because her selfish son has already sold it. There is only one thing to do. She puts up at a hotel with the other oldies and they spend up big with the added enjoyment of room service. It's a farcical situation but your heart goes out to them as they enjoy a few moments of happiness.When the media hears about the commotion at the Nursing Home Mrs Caldicot speaks her mind and becomes a much sought after TV personality. The latter half of the film amusingly shows us how TV interviewers can manipulate people and how investment companies can and do make profits from the plight of old people. There is much food for thought here.It's all very familiar and one comes to the conclusion that there should be a lot more Mrs. Caldicots willing to stand up and beat the system and to point us in the right direction.Mrs. Caldicot....we salute you!

alan.hughes This is a dreadful waste of celluloid. A trite, unfunny collection of stereotypes with no humour or true feeling.The targets are easy but this film still manages to miss themEven with the flu and trapped on the sofa watching the box with no concentration this was still not up to par