Queen Bees

On the one hand, it's interesting to see a movie where the protagonists are elderly women. That's the last thing that you expect to see amid Hollywood's rampant sexism and ageism, least of all in an era when they want to churn out nothing but superhero movies. On the other hand, Michael Lembeck's "Queen Bees" is too treacly in some parts to be a completely enjoyable movie. Maybe it couldn't be anything else; would we take seriously a movie in which elderly women go around kicking ass?

If nothing else, it's tolerable for its short run. With a cast that includes Ellen Burstyn, James Caan (in his final role during his lifetime), Ann-Margret, Jane Curtin and Christopher Lloyd, we can say that the movie stars the possessed girl's mom, Sonny Corleone, Tommy's mom, Prymaat Conehead and Doc Brown/Judge Doom/Uncle Fester.

Bravo!!! Such a respectful film with the older generation of actors in giving them dignity with the life they still have and portraying it, as it is in reality with everyone actually, for the world to see. Love and human kindness is is to be standard with anyone, anywhere, at any age! And life is life at any age or circumstance and is not to be overlooked or forgotten or ignored by anyone, including our own family!

More films, and music, should reflect the reality of who we are as a human beings and not displayed only in what is supposedly "acceptable" in fashion or looks or in style with perfection or highest standards!

We have lost touch in making films to portray the goodness, and heart felt needs of the human soul.

This film takes you into the realm of senior living. It's a feel-good film and it's a lot of fun. We all hope to grow old comfortably, in pleasant surroundings, with great food. We also hope that if we're afflicted with cervical cancer, Alzheimers, or a stroke, that they're just minor inconveniences as portrayed in this film. In other words, this film is a light way to spend a couple of pleasant hours watching our futures as we hope they'll unfold.

In this day when you can rarely find a movie not full of the F*bomb, GD, nudity, etc..., this was a lighthearted, fun time. The actors in the movie are all part of the all-time greats! Burstyn, Margaret, Curtain, Caan (RIP), Lloyd and the quirky, Loretta Devine (The Preacher's Wife), round this out for a sweet and fun good time.

We're all going to get old eventually and we might as well accept that. The parallel to high school drama was spot on. Those same cliques, cliches, "queen B's" are present throughout our lives. We first find this out when we finish school and join the workforce. And everyone deserves to find love regardless of his/her age.

So, if you are in the mood for a short respite from the daily grind with a cast of acting legends, this will check the box.

It's great to see a romantic comedy involving the silver population. The story is sweet, engaging and heart warming. I certainly hope I'll be able to experience such joy as the characters have.