Solemplex To me, this movie is perfection.

Curapedi I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.

Chirphymium It's entirely possible that sending the audience out feeling lousy was intentional

Dana An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.

mark.waltz When you've got Dyan Cannon and Sally Kellerman in your Senior Center grief counseling program, there's a lot of whispering envy going on, as well as some very interested men. But this isn't a story about some 60-somethings near Ft. Lauderdale "gone wild", it's a very respectful story about the different ways people deal with grief after many years in a relationship. The story focuses on several different seniors, but the heart of that story belongs to Brenda Vaccaro, whose very virile husband is suddenly killed by a self-centered elderly woman talking on her cell phone. Vaccaro is approached by grief center member Dyan Cannon who encourages her to attend the program, where Vaccaro unleashes her seething anger on her very first meeting. Cannon takes Vaccaro under her wing, while another recent widower (the delightful Len Cariou) finds himself the subject of the admiration of the sultry beauty Sally Kellerman who encourages him to talk. Joe Bologna is the seemingly oversexed pal who encourages Cariou to pursue the beautiful Kellerman, while Michael Nouri is the not-yet retired man Cannon takes up with. She thinks he's a real estate developer, but things are not always what they seem to be.Each of these individuals makes their own self discoveries thanks to widowhood, and Vaccaro confronts the woman ("The Nanny's" Renee Taylor) who killed her husband. Don't expect Sylvia Fine in Taylor's cameo as the self-centered woman who may feel bad but doesn't feel she deserves Vaccaro's anger. They may look alike and have similar personal attributes, but Taylor's clueless woman is as far from "The Nanny's" mom as you can get. Vaccaro, in the type of role usually played by Kathy Bates, is very real; In fact, she is probably the truest character in the script. While it is nice to see that she begins to come back to life thanks to Cannon's compassion, it's also realistic to see that she wouldn't really change all that much. Underneath her sour persona is a woman of heart equally scared and angry about the sudden changes to her life. It's nice to see her stand up to her family about not having to move closer to them, but that is not as well developed as the similar story of Cariou's daughter and granddaughter. They are each shocked and thrilled by revelations about their mother and grandmother who had quite a different identity than the one they perceived her to be. Don't expect the senior citizens of "Driving Miss Daisy" and "On Golden Pond" in this story. These are characters who grew up in the 50's and 60's and were rebels then and refuse to go out in wheelchairs or with a walker unless they have to. There may be some moments that some may find a bit far-fetched or unnecessary (like the conversation which occurs over Cannon and her pals discussing their anatomy while watching a porno), but overall, this is a delightful funny film with some still very sexy women showing that it's not always about being 20-something.

TxMike I just assumed that Boynton Beach was a fictional location but it isn't. Located on the Atlantic coast of Florida, just above Ft Lauderdale, the movie was actually filmed there.As depicted in the movie, Boynton Beach is full of retired couples, plus a healthy number of widows and widowers, in their 60s and beyond. The focus of the story is the "bereavement club" where men and women who just lost their spouse, often after 40+ years of marriage, seek support and friendship from each other.Naturally, in healthy men and women, even in their 60s and 70s, a romantic drive remains healthy too, and much of the story focuses on dating issues under those conditions. I am in my 60s, and happily married, so I could easily identify with many of the characters and situations. A very nice movie, insightful and entertaining.Joseph Bologna is Harry, around 70. Dyan Cannon, skinny to almost anorexic, is Lois, almost 70. Len Cariou as Jack, in his mid 60s. Sally Kellerman is Sandy, almost 70. Michael Nouri is Lois' attraction, Donald, in his early 60s. Brenda Vaccaro is Marilyn, in her mid 60s.

batmill It was refreshing to see older actors revealed as they really look. The acting was excellent, and the story entertaining though poignant. It was thoroughly enjoyed by three over-50 women. Brenda Vacarro is now a heavy-set woman. Dyan Cannon's face-lift is less than perfect, although her genuine sweetness shines through. Sally Kellerman bravely disrobes in front of the camera. Renee Taylor looks every bit her age. I would say the scenery is a good selling point for those seniors looking for a beautiful area in which to live, with activities a cut above the normal senior activities in most areas. It was not at all depressing, but a rather positive take on what life might be like for those over 60, with a good retirement package. There were plenty of laughs as well.

e-ratcliffe This movie is a love story and a comedy, but it is much, much more than that. It had a wonderful mix of personalities. It is about the reality of losing someone and coming through it a better person with a lot more of life to live.Not just for Over-60s, but it may help to be to really appreciate this film. I felt like I knew all these people...in fact, I felt like I was one of them.There was a very good write-up in AARP Magazine about the making of Boynton Beach...very interesting. Go see it...You'll laugh and cry at the same time.