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Romcoms for seniors and the elderly has become a new niche genre, and I like that. I'm 78, and, it's more difficult for me to abandon my disbelief to enjoy this film. Grace and Frankie did it better over several seasons addressing senior issues. But I love the cast, the writing is especially funny to start, but the plot becomes more predictable for me, not a terrible thing, but I skipped to the end halfway through to get away from the sex and into "what really matters.

It would seem some of the plot reflects some of the actors real-life situations. Mary Steenbergen married for a long time; Candice Bergen getting large and not caring at all; Jane Fonda keeping up youth and fitness, successful woman syndrome; Diane Keaton somewhat against type but the 25 Diane just the same.

Wes Anderson films are always intriguing, with subtle messages depicted in stylistic techniquest and highbrow aspirations. I usually have to view his films more than once to get the whole idea and appreciate the dialogue and narration that in this case can get away from you. Can anyone read the French translations fast enough without pausing? Even the clever end credit illustrations can't be appreciated along with the cast credits without a pause. I don't believe I'll watch this one again. It's a moving "New Yorker" magazine that intends to observe the absurd in the world, but it fails because it's too cerebral and not funny enough. Narration and cartoons to advance the story aren't always successful methods to make a cohesive, enjoyable motion picture. I'd rather read the articles and laugh at the cartoons in the New Yorker than watch this film.

Sometimes the critical description for Jennifer Lopez films is "surprisingly", followed by entertaining, funny and enjoyable. I admit I used to be surprised at what a good actress she is, from "Salina", "Enough", "Wedding Planner", and all the others we have enjoyed. And I like this film in particular because it showcases all of her triple threat talents - singer, dancer, actress, and a fourth, gorgeous. I loved the music that reminded me of what a great singer she is. It's a well written and executed, though predictable, romcom, There is hardly anything wrong with this movie . Then there's the Robert Goulet thing that made me cry. Owen Wilson always has a chance with the ladies in my opinion, even Jennifer Lopez.