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Watched this primarily because one of the principles is Maggie Smith. I was also curious because it was directed by Dustin Hoffman. It gets a 3 out of 5. it was adequate film making. The four actors that make up the quartet played superbly. My complaint is simply the pace. It is a slow movie.
The things I liked: Old people being people first and old second, or, maybe, third. The love story part of the plot isn't about 20somethings finally stumbling over their One-True-Loves. And I really liked that many of the supporting cast are real-life (retired) classical (mostly) performers. That part probably plays better in Britain as they were all British symphony or theater folks.
A solid 3. I was entertained by the characters who seemed like real human beings.
The things I liked: Old people being people first and old second, or, maybe, third. The love story part of the plot isn't about 20somethings finally stumbling over their One-True-Loves. And I really liked that many of the supporting cast are real-life (retired) classical (mostly) performers. That part probably plays better in Britain as they were all British symphony or theater folks.
A solid 3. I was entertained by the characters who seemed like real human beings.
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