I really enjoyed watching this film.
Reading the synopsis beforehand I expected it to be kind of a low budget comedy with lots of corny, expected jest of a old lady trying to allure a younger man. Although the movie did have some of these elements, it beautifully dramatized the life of Doris Miller (Sally Field) in a way one can relate to.
The age difference between Doris and John Fremont (Max Greenfield, an actor I have been fond of since I saw him as Schmidt in New Girl) is portrayed in a very unique way. In particular the film exploited the almost ridiculousness of modern 'hipster' notions. In several scenes Doris is sketched as a real-life thrift shop and the mere fact that Doris is old attracts and amuses Fremont and his friends.
Apart from the main plot that follows Doris' attempts to impress Fremont, it also has some deep character development in Doris. Overcoming her mother's death (Doris took care of her for several years) and having to get rid of some of her mom's belongings, and at the same time handle her demanding siblings, Doris discovers that there is several things in her life that makes her unhappy. While in this turmoil with Fremont it also helps her overcome this personal problems.
I would recommend this film to anyone looking for an easy-watching, congenial and relaxing comedy that is not the same as the normal slapstick, predictable comedies doing the rounds nowadays.
Reading the synopsis beforehand I expected it to be kind of a low budget comedy with lots of corny, expected jest of a old lady trying to allure a younger man. Although the movie did have some of these elements, it beautifully dramatized the life of Doris Miller (Sally Field) in a way one can relate to.
The age difference between Doris and John Fremont (Max Greenfield, an actor I have been fond of since I saw him as Schmidt in New Girl) is portrayed in a very unique way. In particular the film exploited the almost ridiculousness of modern 'hipster' notions. In several scenes Doris is sketched as a real-life thrift shop and the mere fact that Doris is old attracts and amuses Fremont and his friends.
Apart from the main plot that follows Doris' attempts to impress Fremont, it also has some deep character development in Doris. Overcoming her mother's death (Doris took care of her for several years) and having to get rid of some of her mom's belongings, and at the same time handle her demanding siblings, Doris discovers that there is several things in her life that makes her unhappy. While in this turmoil with Fremont it also helps her overcome this personal problems.
I would recommend this film to anyone looking for an easy-watching, congenial and relaxing comedy that is not the same as the normal slapstick, predictable comedies doing the rounds nowadays.