By Matt Brunson
Last Chance Harvey is the sort of insipid romantic comedy that, had it starred a pair of 20-somethings or 30-somethings, would be instantly dismissed by one and all. But because it stars two seasoned performers — Oscar winners, both — it will be championed in some quarters as a sweet look at how older folks can actually — are you ready? — enjoy many of the same things as the young’uns. See them flirt! See them dance! See them fall in love! Truth be told, it’s all a bit insulting — a patronizing sop to an underserved movie demographic that doubtless was largely responsible for turning the equally torturous The Bucket List into a box office hit at this time last year. Read the rest of this review.
This article appears in Jan 13-20, 2009.
