Silver Skies

Believe me I'm no teenybopper, but this movie starring many aging stars of film and television was painful for me to watch at times. I'm not sure what the writer and director here Rosemarie Rodriguez was going for by throwing in a number of incredibly crude and cringe inducing sex scenes into what might have been a fairly decent and poignant story.

The plot revolves around a senior complex in Sherman Oaks, Ca. that is being sold and converted into condominiums, thus leaving many of the long-time residents in the lurch. There's an occasional laugh here and there in the script and it does strive for an upbeat ending, but most of the dialogue, as mentioned, is just painful to endure.

If I can make a suggestion where seniors are shown in a much better light, you might want to check out the British movie "Quartet", of a few years back, where senior residents of a nursing home band together to save it.

This is definitely a TV-MA movie. Contains multiple uses of multiple curse words (s***, BS***, f***), full nudity and sex acts. Was unable to finish movie due to the non "family-friendly" content. What I saw was well written and well executed. Good casting. Includes multiple aspects of the challenges seniors face in general and within the realm of living in a retirement community. I would have marked it higher if not for the unexpected(TV-MA)content.

The best thing about this movie was George Hamilton's portrayal, which was so out of his usual character. The storyline was predictable. I found it a bit depressing and was surprised at the unexpected porn scenes and obscene language and suggestions. There was a very disturbing scene which was important to the plot, which could have been toned down. Not the kind of movie it seemed like it would be from its description.

A simple, likeable if somewhat predictable story with endearing characters. Love can be found at any age, buddies look after each other and families form where you make them. Old values from older people.

I watched this film on Netflix last night and enjoyed it so much I had to purchase my own copy. I will be re-watching it often. Jack McGee is absolutely wonderful! George Hamilton is funny and heart rendering! I really love the scenes with Jack McGee and Mariette Hartley! Jack definitely deserves more leading roles! Barbara Bain and Valery Perrine owned the screen in their scenes. Jack Betts and Alex Rocco were terrific!! Good job Rosemary Rodriguez! and Thank you for such an enjoyable movie!