I really enjoyed this movie, and the timing for THIS kind of movie is perfect as there are going to be a LOT of 'Baby Boomers' who will be 'residents' in assisted living or nursing homes in the next 15-20 years or so.
This movie, as I see it can serve so many purposes. Off the top of my head, is a reminder to those Baby Boomers to make plans for the future, perhaps take care to insure your 'financials' while you can. This movie also enlightened me a little as to the entire industry of nursing or assisted homes and what they should be about or not. Respecting life and living a life of quality.
There were some very personal moments where the viewer was allowed to see the private interaction between a caring grand-daughter with her grandmother who has Alzheimer's. The actors in the nursing home as the 'residents' hit me, the viewer with reality of some of our elderly and their day to day life. Now, THIS is a reality show!
All this could have been real depressing but who ever did the casting did a great job, especially bringing in legend Ernest Borgnine, (who I was hoping to meet) who is anything but depressing. His character is that he's done it all and in REAL life, he certainly has.
Among other good actors, there was handsome boy-next door & talented Zachary Abel with his off beat, good boy, 'do the right thing' character and veteran actress, the willowy Sally Kellerman who played her role with such conviction. I loved her shining moment at the piano.
One character who added that extra special spark was Daniel Roebuck, Mr. Dependable himself. His character added that last one-two good punch to complete this movie. I like him as the 'bad guy.'
'Night Club' had a REAL life aspect, some funny moments, reflective moments, good messages, heartbreak, hope and a also family film. Not too many movies can hit all those marks. This one did.
One thing that I thought made this movie special was at the end when during the Q&A Director Sam Borowski mentioned on the screen credits that this movie was dedicated to his mother. Most dedications just say...In memory of.... and that's it. Yours was especially touching because you allowed the viewer to know WHO this person was that you dedicated this great effort to, and allowed us into your still tender and grieving heart in the loss of your mother. As a mother of grown children, I think your mom would have been so very proud of your work, your movie, NIGHT CLUB and YOU!
Thank you.
This movie, as I see it can serve so many purposes. Off the top of my head, is a reminder to those Baby Boomers to make plans for the future, perhaps take care to insure your 'financials' while you can. This movie also enlightened me a little as to the entire industry of nursing or assisted homes and what they should be about or not. Respecting life and living a life of quality.
There were some very personal moments where the viewer was allowed to see the private interaction between a caring grand-daughter with her grandmother who has Alzheimer's. The actors in the nursing home as the 'residents' hit me, the viewer with reality of some of our elderly and their day to day life. Now, THIS is a reality show!
All this could have been real depressing but who ever did the casting did a great job, especially bringing in legend Ernest Borgnine, (who I was hoping to meet) who is anything but depressing. His character is that he's done it all and in REAL life, he certainly has.
Among other good actors, there was handsome boy-next door & talented Zachary Abel with his off beat, good boy, 'do the right thing' character and veteran actress, the willowy Sally Kellerman who played her role with such conviction. I loved her shining moment at the piano.
One character who added that extra special spark was Daniel Roebuck, Mr. Dependable himself. His character added that last one-two good punch to complete this movie. I like him as the 'bad guy.'
'Night Club' had a REAL life aspect, some funny moments, reflective moments, good messages, heartbreak, hope and a also family film. Not too many movies can hit all those marks. This one did.
One thing that I thought made this movie special was at the end when during the Q&A Director Sam Borowski mentioned on the screen credits that this movie was dedicated to his mother. Most dedications just say...In memory of.... and that's it. Yours was especially touching because you allowed the viewer to know WHO this person was that you dedicated this great effort to, and allowed us into your still tender and grieving heart in the loss of your mother. As a mother of grown children, I think your mom would have been so very proud of your work, your movie, NIGHT CLUB and YOU!
Thank you.