Edie

No, I'm not referring to the wonderful Sheila Hancock! The underlying theme for both protagonists is "don't continue wasting your life" and "it's never too late". Using the staggering beauty of the Scottish highlands as a backdrop, 83 year old Edie and 30ish Jonny embark on a journey up a mountain(don't worry, there's no sex). The story is simple, the script is just about bearable, though forced at times but Hancock's performance is amazing. I have nothing but admiration for her ability to tackle this range of emotions and the purely physical demands of filming. The ending was rather sudden for me but the film was enjoyable. However "Best film ever" as one reviewer said, umm, no, I don't think so!

An inspiration to us older folks, I loved every aspect of this movie!

I don't think I have rooted for a protagonist as much as I did for Edie. Sheila Hancock plays her beautifully, with a fine balance of crankiness and warmth. The chemistry between Guthrie and Hancock was wonderful and shone through in every scene. I think Guthrie's smile alone could disarm the most cold-hearted!

I didn't really know what to expect when starting this film but the quality very much exceeded any expectations I had.

What you see is what you get here. This film could have been twice as long, with more background and a more credible script. But with the craft and experience of Sheila Hancock she carries the film almost entirely. thank God this wasn't made in America! What I liked most was that she's not a particularly nice person and her crankiness, irritability and defensiveness are entirely naturalistic and credible.

A beautiful film which makes you think seriously about how you view and treat older people. Loved every minute and Sheila Hancock is truly amazing. Why she's not received the plaudits of the likes of Julie Walters or Judy Dench is a mystery to me.