Finding Your Feet

I enjoyed this movie on several levels. Relationships of different kinds come up, in all of their complexities and imperfections. I found this movie to be uplifting, in the way that learning to live life to the fullest was explored as a process, and not in the "preachy" way that is such a turn-off in media. This one makes me want to get up, do things and reach out to others, and it's not easy for entertainment to have that motivational effect for me (many days getting up can be quite a challenge for various reasons). The acting is absolutely awesome. I gained a new appreciation for Imelda Staunton's skills; her character is nothing remotely like Umbridge was, and yet every moment of this far more complicated and developing personality is so engaging. I was pulled right into this story and there were no reminders that these were merely actors to bump me out of it. I also enjoyed the performances by Celia Imrie, Timothy Spall, & others. If you are tired of the ridiculous shoot-em-up, blow-it-up, gratuitous sex and violence, formulaic & stereotyped movies that Hollywood puts out (yawn), then this movie is probably for you! I'm so pleased to find some quality entertainment for once; I'll be seeking out foreign films almost exclusively, now. Everything about it is refreshing. The characters are all presented as actual people with challenges, triumphs, a history, talents and goals. They also have fun, and it is fun watching them have that fun! Having people with a variety of looks rather than cookie-cutter "LA types" also helps to make this a believable set of stories that I can relate to. A special shout-out to the writers for including men who are decent guys and have an emotional life aside from lust and homicidal anger. That ought to be common in movies, it just isn't, at least not here in the USA! If Nick Moorcroft and Meg Leonard keep this up, I'll need to budget for going to the movie theater again. I've rarely gone for decades, now, and just stuck with live theater. I'm including all this because the praise is coming from someone who isn't so easily impressed with eye candy & effects (though this is beautifully shot throughout and has some lovely scenery, too). Movies need substance for me to endorse them. This is only the 2nd time that I've been motivated to review one, ever. If you have also given up on the same-old boring made-to-be "Blockbuster" movies, give this one your time. Fair warning: usually I end up only half paying attention to less quality media and I get up a lot and don't even mind missing parts. This one had me sitting throughout the whole thing. So, be ready to sit for a spell, and remember that you can pause it. I was forgetting that, lol. I hope that this helped you to decide on this one. Let me know, and enjoy your entertainment!

Another Movie for Grownups. And as a grownup, I can relate. The issues here are universal, but resonate particularly with "People of a certain age."Our snobbish heroine is on top of the world. After a sterling career, her law-enforcement husband is being knighted, so she is now Lady Abbott. The celebration festivities are barely under way when she leaves her guests to retrieve something and interrupts her husband in mid-embrace. Humiliated, she flees to live with her unconventional sister in public housing. Now things get interesting.Director Richard Loncraine ("5 Flights Up"), working from a PG-13 script by Meg Leonard and Nick Moorcroft ("Urban Hymn") brings us a satisfying tale with a top-flight (courageous) cast which can hold up under many, revealing closeups.Part of Loncraine's cast:* Imelda Staunton ("Cranford" and "Harry Potter") Sandra had plans for her golden years but evidently she married a tosser who had definite ideas of what was proper behavior for his wife. She is a basket case.* Celia Imrie ("The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel") Bif lives a marginal but happy life. She sniffs the cream to be sure it hasn't spoiled before she serves it and regularly goes to a seniors' dance class on Thursdays. She tells her sister Sandra, "Get off your high horse!"* Timothy Spall ("Mr. Turner") Charlie has his own drama to confront but he goes to the dance class to be supportive of his unhappy friend Ted.* David Hayman ("Viceroy's House") Ted still isn't over his divorce. He lives on a canal in his boat which is moored next to Charlie's.* Joanna Lumley ("Me Before You") Jackie has had numerous husbands, so she is the resident expert on divorce settlements. She dispenses advice at the Thursday dance class.As a lark the seniors dance class organizes a Flash Mob which is picked up by the news. This prompts an invitation to a Dance Festival in Rome, all expenses paid. What a hoot!You can expect lavish alcohol, occasional marijuana, silly hi-jinks, excellent acting, and a recognizable song list that includes: Rockin' Robin, Chantilly Lace, Rock Around the Clock, and Tequila, among many other familiar oldies. By the way, I saw this with a closed caption device in the theater so none of the accents would frustrate me. And of course my DVD has them for my home viewing.

I liked this film. It was well put together and the cast was perfect. I found it thought thought provoking and fun. Getting older is okay and life can still be had. Great film.

I enjoyed this film very much and I love that the UK doesn't presume an actor is over and done with once they have their 50th birthday, but as near as I can tell the only reason this film is listed as LGBT is because Joanna Lumley (whom I saw for the first time in this film without blonde hair that wasn't animated) is in it and is also in ABFAB, a beloved series by the gay community (though not overly queer itself). I am pleased I saw it, but I am tired of platforms reaching to the bottom of the barrel for queer content. Will & Grace (despite its faults) is an LGBT show. Spin City is not. Stop insulting LGBTQ+ viewers by suggesting films and movies that happen to have a tertiary gay character who has no love life, no character develop, and no to almost no impact on the plot or an actor who did an LGBTQ+ movie or show. I understand this might leave the shelves a bit bare, put perhaps it will call to action more production companies, script writers, and directors to tell actual LGBTQ+ stories.

One eclectic sister dying from cancer teaches her older sister hope to live. Brilliant

I enjoyed this DVD very much

I enjoyed this movie very much as it portrayed the actors in a realistic manner and was a very uplifting experience.Enjoy!

Just loved this movie. Great fun along with some sad and bittersweet moments. Wonderful cast. Great entertainment for more mature watchers. Can well recommend!

This was a really feel good movie.

Enjoyed this film another great weekend 😊😊😊