I was constantly beaten about the head and body with the motivations for this film and it wasn't to shine a light on old people.
It was to shine a light on the director and his apparently feeble career, to somehow prop it up and hide it behind the resolve of art or perseverance.
Now this a double-edged sword. Anybody who wants to be in the film business wants the jobs this director had. But I've reviewed his resume and they are all very poor films.
Which brings me to this film (which was his first after an 11-year gap and nothing after '07). Some very good acting talent but then it stopped there. The director himself is competent but the "flash" effect was WAY overused.
The script was ham-fisted and unrealistic, even if you apply dramatic license. It was clear to me that the director had messages and intentions but no story. He then grabbed the first devices he could find and tried to cram those circles into square holes. He wanted us to have respect for old people but I wasn't buying it. I didn't hear the sincerity in it all. I did hear the bitterness.
It was just a vehicle for this hallow and familiar film. If there still was afterschool specials, then this would have a place. As it is, I don't know where it would go.
I don't think it's right but especially in the movie business they err on the side of the young. I don't see the surprise in it all.
It was to shine a light on the director and his apparently feeble career, to somehow prop it up and hide it behind the resolve of art or perseverance.
Now this a double-edged sword. Anybody who wants to be in the film business wants the jobs this director had. But I've reviewed his resume and they are all very poor films.
Which brings me to this film (which was his first after an 11-year gap and nothing after '07). Some very good acting talent but then it stopped there. The director himself is competent but the "flash" effect was WAY overused.
The script was ham-fisted and unrealistic, even if you apply dramatic license. It was clear to me that the director had messages and intentions but no story. He then grabbed the first devices he could find and tried to cram those circles into square holes. He wanted us to have respect for old people but I wasn't buying it. I didn't hear the sincerity in it all. I did hear the bitterness.
It was just a vehicle for this hallow and familiar film. If there still was afterschool specials, then this would have a place. As it is, I don't know where it would go.
I don't think it's right but especially in the movie business they err on the side of the young. I don't see the surprise in it all.