Now back to the cast. Maggie Smith does a good job in attacking Hollywood's obsession with youth. Her acerbic one liners are as good as ever and there are some excellent scenes where Billy Connolly's character indulges in flirtatious banter with the head doctor.
Review in Daily Telegraph
Maggie Smith attacks Hollywood's obsession with youth - The Guardian
Quote from Maggie Smith in The Guardian:-
"It seems to me there is a change in what audiences want to see," she said. "I can only hope that's correct, because there's an awful lot of people of my age around now and we outnumber the others.
Loved Maggie Smith's wardrobe in the film, soft colours and draped shapes, very appropriate to a women of years.
There are some bittersweet notes about the pathos of reaching a career's end. I found the end credits particularly well done, with photographs of all the actors when they were young including the orchestra. A very touching hall of fame for a vanishing world of the performing arts. Very moving.
If you get a chance do see it and enjoy.
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8 comments:
Yes, what took them so long? Haven't seen this film but it's on my list! Love Maggie Smith.
I just came home from seeing this film. The scenery was gorgeous, the acting was wonderful and the story was interesting, but I came away terribly sad. Billy Connolly's character just seemed silly to me, not funny. So for me the humour didn't sufficiently balance the sadness. It did end on a positive note (no pun intended), but I think Maggie Smith did far too good a job of conveying her angst. Hope others enjoy it more.
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Here here, I thought the photos at the end of the cast was very moving too.
Real feel good. I am booking in to the home especially if Billy is there!
I adore Maggie Smith. Have, ever since the Prime of Miss Jean Brodie. Wonderful actor.
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I love Maggie Smith. Have, since The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie.
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Was so so disappointed by this film. All great actors but they didn't do themselves or old age any favours. Rather depressing and unamusing was very disappointed when I saw it especially as I had enjoyed Marigold Hotel film so much and was expecting something of a similarly high calibre. Agree with you though regarding using photos of actors now and then with final credits
Three of us 60 some year olds plan to see Quartet this week-end. I make a point of seeing movies with great casts of mature actors. I loved Stand Up Guys and hope that viewers will look for my son's film that is about to go into distribution,
http://bornandraisedmovie.com
It is an indie film about 3 generations and the lives they lead.
Here's to films for all ages!
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