Jane Fonda, Robert Redford
NETFLIX
This tender love story stars two truly talented actors. Both of them in their twilight years but still have great chemistry given that this is their 4th pairing in a movie. Jane Fonda and Robert Redford are legends in the film industry and in this intimate movie, they continue to prove their mettle and their durability in a solemn movie about finding love in one's later years.
Widow Addie Moore (Jane Fonda) knocks on widower Louis Water's door. She has a proposal for him. She wants Louis go to her house and sleep in her bed at nights. Purely platonic as she finds it difficult to fall asleep, when she is all alone at nights. At first, Louis (Robert Redford) was hesitant but then he would show up at the back door of her house as he didn't want any gossip. Eventually, he would show up at her front door and didn't care if they became the talk of the small town.
They have a nice set up until Addie's son Gene shows up. He leaves his little son, Jamie with her as he needs to sort out some marital problems. Jaime is shy but he eventually warms up to his grandmother and Louis. A minor accident leaves Addie disabled but she can still walk with clutches. Gene then decides Addie must live with them so they can take better care of her. Addie is reluctant but soon enough agrees so her little 'agreement' with Louis is permanently cut. But their communication continues through the help of the ever reliable cellphone.
This small town romance is the perfect vehicle to showcase Fonda and Redford's on screen chemistry. Veteran actors which uplifted this otherwise average romance, relying on their acting skills to personify their characters. It is rare that movies feature senior citizens in lead roles and "Our Souls at Night" is a gem in this age of CGI filled superhero blockbusters.
They have a nice set up until Addie's son Gene shows up. He leaves his little son, Jamie with her as he needs to sort out some marital problems. Jaime is shy but he eventually warms up to his grandmother and Louis. A minor accident leaves Addie disabled but she can still walk with clutches. Gene then decides Addie must live with them so they can take better care of her. Addie is reluctant but soon enough agrees so her little 'agreement' with Louis is permanently cut. But their communication continues through the help of the ever reliable cellphone.
This small town romance is the perfect vehicle to showcase Fonda and Redford's on screen chemistry. Veteran actors which uplifted this otherwise average romance, relying on their acting skills to personify their characters. It is rare that movies feature senior citizens in lead roles and "Our Souls at Night" is a gem in this age of CGI filled superhero blockbusters.
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