Off the Rails

I laughed and cried throughout this beautiful film. This is truly a gem for my generation, the forgotten ladies in our 50s who have a wealth of experience and plenty of life yet to life. We can all relate to at least one character in Off the Rails, which is not only a timely reminder to live life to the full, but also to appreciate the friends we have and to come out of the pandemic wiser and kinder.

I also secretly love that middle aged male critics don't get it. This one is for us!

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

I really looked forward to watching this movie and was so disappointed. It was far fetched to the point where we just burst outlaughing. It was never explained what caused the beach to age everyone on it. I didn't realise it was a comedy 😂

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?

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! 🤗