Every now and then, Weston and I stumble upon one of what we call "Old People Movies." They are the kind of movies that seem like they would appeal mostly to the elderly set. There's not a whole lot of action in these movies, but they can sometimes be pretty nerve wracking to watch. That's because, for those of us conditioned to expect conflict, we keep anticipating that something bad is about to happen and it never does.The first one we lumped into this category was Babette's Feast. But you've probably already seen that. It was later joined by the lesser-known 84 Charing Cross Road, which I would only recommend if you are a raving Anthony Hopkins fan or your only other option for an evening's entertainment is to stare at a bowl of bananas for two hours.
But here's one I really would like to recommend, (especially if you are 80). It's called Lovely, Still. It's a tender, innocent, elderly couple romance. It's sweet and slow-going for a while, but also has enough comic relief to keep us around. I'm glad I stuck around because it didn't end up being the "Old People Movie" experience I was expecting. By the time I finished the film I knew I would have to watch it again. If you decide to take my recommendation, I have only two pieces of advice for you:
1. DON'T quit watching because you are bored.
2. DON'T read any online reviews of the film before you see it.
Just trust me.
2 comments:
Hi! 80! LOVED 84 Charing Cross Road. I loved this post because it was like looking into a mirror.
I have also struggled with "old people" movies and have frequently lumped them in the same category as "chick flicks" since I consider both to be boring. Yes, I know that is very judgmental, but you are probably judging me for being shallow too because of my comments. I have a bunch of other movies on my list to see before Lovely Still, but I will at it to the list. I'm just excited to see a new post on the blog. I'm excited to get the momentum going again.
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