Late Bloomers (2012)
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43% of critics liked it
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37% of users liked it
(254 ratings)
In a romantic comedy, a man and a woman love each other but everything conspires to drive them apart. Despite their true feelings, they separate now so they can be together later. The man and woman are Adam and Mary. But Mary and Adam aren‟t your typical 20 or 30-year-old couple; they‟re… More In a romantic comedy, a man and a woman love each other but everything conspires to drive them apart. Despite their true feelings, they separate now so they can be together later. The man and woman are Adam and Mary. But Mary and Adam aren‟t your typical 20 or 30-year-old couple; they‟re nearing 60. Like many 60-year-old couples of the 21st century, they‟re high functioning. And what‟s more, they do it with style. They deftly juggle children, grandchildren, work and friends, with all the joys and disappointments that come with married life. Until one day they realize, to their great surprise, they've entered the senior category. And they react to this realization in totally opposite ways. A clash soon becomes inevitable and a separation ineluctable. -- (C) Official Site
- Directed By
- Julie Gavras
- Genres
- Drama
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Apr 13, 2012 Limited
- Studio
- Olive Films
Critic Reviews
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Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
It offers shallow pleasures and the satisfaction of seeing two actors in performances better than the film deserves.
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Andrew O'Hehir, Salon.com
I'm not sure the social prejudices Gavras tries to mine for laughs here quite exist anymore.
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Lou Lumenick, New York Post
It's a delight to see William Hurt and Isabella Rossellini given an age-appropriate showcase that doesn't involve heavy artillery.
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Stephen Holden, New York Times
In a performance that is much deeper than the rest of the movie, Mr. Hurt allows Adam's anger and fear to leak out of his electric blue eyes, which are frequently on the brink of tears.
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Mark Jenkins, NPR
Ultimately, it's not distinctive enough to draw viewers who haven't given much thought to aging. But that still leaves a substantial audience for the film's gentle laughs and modest insights.
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Cast
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William Hurt
as Adam
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Isabella Rossellini
as Mary
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Doreen Mantle
as Nora
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Kate Ashfield
as Giulia
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Aidan McArdle
as James
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Arta Dobroshi
as Maya
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Luke Treadaway
as Benjamin
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Leslie Phillips
as Leo
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Hugo Speer
as Peter
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Joanna Lumley
as Charlotte
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Simon Callow
as Richard
