Freundinnen fürs Leben

Good idea, for a film with a reasonable cast bbut just woefully scripted and totally predictable at every turn.

During the past 12 months, I have attended screenings of more serious, topical movies which have moved me to sadness, despair and frustration with our planet's current state.

This is a refreshing, purely joyful departure.

If you are a woman of that 'challenging' age this one will make you smile.

I expected nothing as I took my seat, and was transported to a familiar time when Debbie Harry and her band Blondie ruled the radio waves.

I cried, laughed, sang along and allowed myself to reminisce about a happier part of life, when my friends where not obsessed with followers on whichever social media app.

The critics won't rate this one highly, but I say, sit back relax and enjoy!!!

Don't analyse the plot, (there is no sub-plot to follow), just let this delightful movie simplify the world.

I'm so very glad that I am not a professional critic. I was able to let 'Off the Rails' take me away to blissful memories.

P. S. : Watch for the glorious cameo from yummy Martin Shaw! 🤗

Okay, so it is a sweet film with a mixed up plot and loud BLONDIE music. Good to see Kelly Preston before she left this world.

Why BLONDIE music? And why so loud?

The script is dull, cliched and not very believable. I also don't think there's a lot of chemistry between the 'friends' (or emotion, it feel contrived). The lack of character development might be explained by a lack of understanding where each person has come from, seeing as they have been separated for so long and have each obviously lead very different lives with different challenges (let alone what they were like when they were young).

If only the script was better, maybe this movie may have had a chance...

This was a sweet film overall. I expected more from the trailer. I enjoyed how this film focuses on the strength in female friendships. Sally Phillips stood out and was hilarious as usual! The plot was weak mind you so I certainly wouldn't lose sleep over missing this.