This is an inoffensive, yet bad, movie. It's bad because of the abundance of plot contrivances and cutesie - pootsie meetings, departures, conversations, etc. This is a movie about growing old, being on your own, living after your loved ones are gone, and regretting the choices you have made. Given all that, this elder residence is gorgeous and clean, with caring workers and days that always come together for a joyful song or a lovely meal or a walk by the river in gently falling snow. It's a fairy tale overlaying a serious topic, and it's not well done.
The performers are amazing, though. Two of the main characters are played by Vanessa Redgrave and Imelda Staunton. Jeez. I'll sit through pure shite (it's an Irish film) for those two. And I did.
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