Granny Boom

Marion is journalist and her husband Vincent is professor. They are now 50 years old. Their daughter Victoire is married and has two children. Their son Cyprien is still student. Now it's time for Marion and Vincent to enjoy their life. But soon they know that thee will be grrandfather and grandmother again: the girlfriend of their son, Daphnee is pregnant and they will have a baby. Also Victoire needs their help for taking care of the two children. Marion has lost her job and her husband has a love affair with young student. Marion's life becomes a real chaos. And Cyprien and Daphnee will separate and Marion has to care for the young Zoe.

An interesting description about family relationships with a good cast: Fanny Cottençon, Didier Bezace, Claire Maurier, Michel Robin, Aylin Prandi (I saw her in Délice Paloma) and Clémence Boué.

This is by no way a masterpiece. Nor is it a smelling turkey. Granny Boom is actually a nice little film that depicts the life of a fifty something woman (Fanny Cottençon) going through some difficult times. She looses her job, finds out her husband is cheating on her and has to take care of her old mother and of her three grandchildren. Don't worry, though, she will survive! The best part of the film is the acting. Cottençon is very good in a role where a certain sensibility is needed. The film is treated as a comedy but there is enough questions raised to make this viewing a little more than a pop corn t.v. movie... but don't call for a pizza, especially a mighty meaty one!