Die goldenen Jahre

I'll admit that I come to this film from an unusual angle. I am almost old enough to be the parent of the new retirees in the film. I spent a season in Zürich, and hadn't heard Schwizerdütsch in ages. The heart and gentleness of the comedy reminds me of Jack Lemmon and Walter Matthau in another day. In our day, prosperity and long life expectancy make third and fourth acts exciting and daunting additions to our reality. The four main characters never saw that coming. They earn our respect even while we are having some laughs at their expense. "Life is a detour" is a remark made by a minor character. That would have been a better title for this film. It has something significant to say. It deserves an audience.