christian74-32275

Seeing the 3.7 rating I was a bit dubious going into this, but was pleasantly surprised.

I'd give it a solid 5 to 5 & a half. Worth a look if you're into super hero stuff, specifically when characters realise they have powers etc...

Look, it's not going to win any Oscars obviously but giving this a 1 is ridiculous, I've seen far worse. The action, effects & production values are all good & it's got heart.

And I'm not sure what all the fuss is about re' the script. It wasn't majorly groundbreaking or original or anything, but the story ark was fine & everything made sense.

It's obvious that this project could have been executed a bit better & if you are a fan of the comic or a marvel fan that had been eagerly anticipating its release, then I guess you might be a bit disappointed. It's obviously those people that have scored this a 1/2 due to anger & disappointment rather than objectively rating this.

Anyway as long as you don't go into it expecting anything too amazing I'm sure you'll enjoy, the action, the effects & the heart.

There's some strong sections in this film, just so people know what to expect. Its misleading to call this a straight comedy because it's not. Definitely not for young kids.

If you're looking for fairly recent Fonda, I'd go with "our souls at night" or the new baseball fan film she did, now that's a comedy.

It feels like an indie film not big budget and Fonda looks incredible for 84/85. Roundtree still looks great & still has the charisma even about 50 years after doing shaft.

Not much else to say, funny, heartwarming and sad in places, wouldn't watch again though, but too edgy for my pallet.

I have two friends, one loves it & the other isn't keen. I put this down to what I call "romantic or realist" ... if realist is the right word.

The realist says, "oh that wouldn't happen" whereas the romantic likes to escape into a movie like this where things like that CAN happen.

Which of the above you believe you're more like, will most likely determine whether you enjoy this or not.

I love Richard Curtis movies: Four Weddings, Notting hill, love actually, About time etc... If Nancy Meyers is the queen of romcoms, then Richard is the King. But Nancy Meyers movies convey a warmth that's absent in all other movies. If you like this try It's complicated, the Intern & somethings gotta give. The father of the bride 1 & 2 are also great, directed by her then husband, but which she produced.