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What's not to love about a movie with a cast list that includes Oscar nominees James Cromwell, Jacki Weaver; Acting royalty of Jack Thompson, and iconic performers like Dennis Waterman and Roy Billing? Plenty to love, but not much to like. The dialogue; whilst salty and humorous at times, is laughing at old people and the infirm and those with dementia. It depicts nursing homes as prisons and the security as just thugs; whilst the nurses and doctors seem absent or incompetent.

If you leave your brain in another room, this is an enjoyable romp, but make no mistake - it is not art, nor is it a well executed buddy movie, romance or any of the other tropes it seems to be wanting to be. But how many more films will we get to see the great Jack Thompson; the very dignified James Cromwell and the eternally cute Jacki Weaver? Actually i think this is one of Weaver's better performances of late. This and 'Poms' where she gets to either play big and blowsy or quite sweet and poignant as she does here. But the dialogue lets down the group of esteemed actors who barely keep a straight face delivering it! Call me sentimental, but when veteran actors such as these pop up and get a chance to strut their stuff, it is worth checking out. But high art, it ain't. But you will get a few chuckles and maybe reflect on ageing and the elderly.

I took my Grandmother to this film and she had a good chuckle with it. There are a few issues with it. Some pacing problems and logic regarding how nursing homes actually operate come to mind. However it was tender enough and the performances were solid. Jack Thompson actually shined and deserves more comedy roles. It might not be anything memorable (no pun intended) but it is a good way to waste a few hours on a Sunday afternoon.

This is a movie that will particularly appeal to Australians given its cast and setting location. The story is somewhat shallow but it's a fun movie. I think too many times people go to a movie and expect every movie to be a blockbuster. This is certainly not but it's a great date night flick for middle-aged couples glimpse ahead to what life may be like when your mind and body starts to fail. The movie generally is respectful of the ageing population but at the same time highlights the comical moments as well.

This is really fun. I find it hilarious and it's not too far fetched, making it quite believable. It is enjoyable to watch.

Mostly funny with some depression parts. Makes you never want to get old in Australia.

Was funny at times but they missed a few opportunities worth watching just to watch a great cast

Such a shame this film was awful. So many good actors but the plot is so stupid and ridiculous. This could of been wonderful. A missed opportunity.

Finally the best Aussie Comedy for 2020 has arrived! You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll sigh! How good is this cast for starters? Academy Award nominees James Cromwell and Jacki Weaver head a strong cast in this hilarious and feisty film about four grumpy old Vietnam Vets who unite to re-enact the Great Escape. Toss into the mix Dennis Waterman...the man who wrote the theme tune & sung the theme tune. (except not on this occasion, but it is a banger soundtrack). Jack Thompson and Roy Billing also star in this 95 minute feature film, plus Max Cullen as the scene stealing Hank (even when he's dead) along with Shane (Full Monty) Jacobson. Together the old diggers are "The Chain Breakers" an elite squad in their day who escaped a torturous POW Camp only to end their lives in a new prison, "The Hogan Hills Retirement Home for Returned Veterans". A nice nod to one of the few Aussies missing from this ensemble, Paul Hogan. I loved the way this movie sensitively handles Dementia, PTSD, and many other mental & physical illnesses, yet lets you roar with laughter or wipe the salt from your eyes in the next moment. This is their last mission and you will cheer them on every inch of their journey. NEVER TOO LATE is a delightful Aussie comedy about love, family, friendship and determination. If you love the smell of mothballs in the morning this could be your next date night.

I don't believe that the writers have ever been in a care facility or even read how one is run. Because of this, watching it is painful. No reality what so ever.

The story is simple and problematic, but it really doesn't matter , it is just good fun with a little message of how age creeps up on you. If nothing else - watch it for the pleasure of seeing our great actors mucking around.

Great fun.

But they where all left in the frontal lobe or alzheimers dementia. the first 5 minutes give hope for a comedy buster, but it strands due to the way producers and directors chose to tell the story and lay the plot. its for sure gives you some kicks in the laugh gutter but its just spontanious and fades quikly, makes you feeling the prison feeling its to be in a retirement/nursing home, not just there but everywhere in the world.

its a film with a load of cookoes nest, but the love story plotted into the story makes it dull and just hoping a bomb would litteraly blast in the medicine room or whatever. the grumpy old man that has been working in the geriatrics and nursing homes for nearly 30 years do acknowledge the lazy and passifying days the elders have to adjust to, its not a film with high vibes, just a smile here and there. its a no recommend

I wanted to like the movie, Australian actors who had been tops at one stage, but... It just didn't have the comedy. Being manipulated, chased by a Vietnamese in Australia didn't appeal to me! One actor needs to disappear from TV and movies and that is Jacky Weaver! Can't stand her, never did! Yet she seems to snake her way into many shows!

I loved it. I took my 29 year old daughter. We laughed and we cried. One of the best Australian movies that I have seen. Would have liked my husband to see it too. The highlight for me was Max Cullen. Superb performance.

There are some great names in this movie, and sadly it ends there. This could have been a real gem but it missed a decent storyline. It passed an hour and half on a lazy day.

I saw James Cromwell was in this, so I had to check it out. Maybe it's a movie for baby boomers, who have, or had, parents who no longer had much to look forward to in life.

I enjoyed the comedy, and the feeble attempts at escape. I've known people who tried to escape nursing homes, and it is painstakingly bittersweet. Everyone has a history, and bringing "the old gang" back together with dozens of challenges, trust and mistrust, lies and truths - it really warmed my heart. And I laughed. A lot. Good dialogue. Nothing wasted.

High recommend, and if you think you don't get it because you're too young, remember, everyone will become elderly at some point. There are some lessons to learn!

Care home Jack Bronson mobilises his friends and former colleagues to escape the confines of the home, and complete a daring mission, a mission that he keeps close to his chest.

I thoroughly enjoyed it, very funny, quite moving, very, very nicely acted, some top notch performances throughout. Plenty of laughs, even daring to make the taboo subject of dementia quite amusing, it actually worked.

All I can say, is that I hope not all Australian care homes are like this one, nasty looking bouncers, staff medicating trouble makers, and barbed wire above the doors.

James Cromwell delivers a knockout performance, what a presence, Dennis Waterman also shows his true class.

Well worth seeing.

8/10.

The start was quite captivating and expectations were high. As the film progressed further, expectations were disappointing. Dear Actors, the script lingered towards the end.

Never Too Late - Reactions to this movie were mixed, so my expectations weren't high. However, I'm with those who really liked the movie. The first 15 minutes were outstanding. The pace did slow for a while but overall the movie was funny, moving and contained some great music from the 60s, which is ideal for the target audience. The acting is top notch and, while the storyline is a stretch, that's what makes for some great humour. Recommended for anyone who remembers the 1960s and the music of that era - and for anyone who enjoys great acting and humour.

The characters were a complete mix and very relatable. Lots of funny moments and the musical mix was top notch. An unexpected twist in the tail made for a great feel-good ending.

Encore !! I want more movies of some of our finest actors ! Glad to see some real actors who don't rely on Lycra costumes and a bunch of cgi to show off they are the hero's of the screen !! Encore I want some more movies like this !!

Sweet. Sometimes sad. Beautiful. Tender. Romantic. Sometimes tragic. Great music. Smiles. Tears. Some laughs. Clever. To sum up, I'm glad I watched it.