Forever Young

A terrific movie and love story. Being in love with someone who has the qualities you admire, but qualities you may not have makes a wonderful couple. The husband should be nominated for an Oscar, so kind you didnt notice his age. The daughter has a great voice.

A terrific movie and love story. Being in love with someone who has the qualities you admire, but qualities you may not have makes a wonderful couple. The husband should be nominated for an Oscar, so kind you didnt notice his age. The daughter has a great voice.

A terrific movie and love story. Being in love with someone who has the qualities you admire, but qualities you may not have makes a wonderful couple. The husband should be nominated for an Oscar, so kind you didnt notice his age. The daughter has a great voice.

The initial reviews had me check this one out. I was duped by reviews that are bots or have a vested interest in the movie behind their rating. It is OK at best and I'm typically generous in my reviews and I feel I'm being generous with a 5. For movies about chasing youth this one isn't the worst but no way this is a 9 or 10 out of 10 stars. Nothing special at all, acting OK, story is somewhat thin because you could see what was coming very early in the movie, and soundtrack didn't pair well with most of the scenes (now I'm being nit-picky to get my required characters in). This movie is just meh...wouldn't recommend.

This is a masterful exploration of aging, regret, and the chance for a second go at life, centered around the compelling story of Robyn, a 70-year-old woman who discovers a formula that reverses aging. Pretorius skilfully blends fantasy and reality, crafting a narrative that's as thought-provoking as it is emotionally engaging. The film's technical brilliance shines through in its stunning cinematography and evocative soundtrack, enhancing the story's introspective and whimsical nature. As a 45-year-old viewer, I found the film's handling of themes like life's regrets and the desire for change deeply resonant. Forever Young stands out not just for its entertainment value but for its poignant commentary on life, making it a memorable cinematic experience that speaks to the complexities of aging and the possibilities of life's second chances.

A easy to watch well produced film with high quality acting and a flowing relaxing feel to it. The concept is a well trodden field regarding the "what if" we could revert to our youth. It explores the dilemma between deciding what you would change given another chance and contrasts between two juxtapositions within a marriage where one party wants to change the past and the other feels that it should be left well alone! The film is relaxed and in many parts amusing with well chosen locations and well written script. Don't take it too seriously as there is no right answer offered to the question so just relax and enjoy it!

A thoughtful rendition of a loving old couple presented with a dilemma that threatens to sever their bond. She is frustrated because he cannot provide a convincing explanation as to why he refuses to take the elixir of life. Her exasperation compels her to push and prod him to no avail. He has a reason for refusing but he keeps it a secret for what he believes to be altruistic reasons. Despite his refusal, she still loves him dearly even as she regains her youth. Complicating matters, the source of the elixir is her old boyfriend, who still yearns for her. She continues her campaign of convincing him to take the elixir, going as far as adopting a homeless drug addict. The elixir of youth is an attractive proposition but grief and loss lurk.

I really enjoyed this quiet British drama. The acting and writing were a joy but it will not appeal to short attention spans.