
Proving you're never too old to learn something new, initially reluctant seniors discover the wonders of the world-wide-web with the help of their teenage mentors. Their exploration of cyber-space is catapulted to a whole new level when 89 year-old Shura decides to create a YouTube tutorial. This inspires a lively competition where hidden talents and competitive spirits are revealed. A heartwarming, candid and at times humorous exploration of the victories and challenges seni... (Full plot summary below)
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Proving you're never too old to learn something new, initially reluctant seniors discover the wonders of the world-wide-web with the help of their teenage mentors. Their exploration of cyber-space is catapulted to a whole new level when 89 year-old Shura decides to create a YouTube tutorial. This inspires a lively competition where hidden talents and competitive spirits are revealed. A heartwarming, candid and at times humorous exploration of the victories and challenges seniors encounter as they dive into the digital world.
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| Christian Science MonitorPeter RainerForget Facebook friends. The friendships forged in this movie, which come alive before our eyes, are the real deal. |
| Under the RadarCody Ray ShaferA reminder that it is not only the elderly who need young people in their lives, but that we still have something to learn from our more experienced citizens. |
| The New York TimesNeil GenzlingerThis is a sweet tale that will resonate with anyone who has tried to make a Skype call to a grandparent. |
| The Hollywood ReporterFrank ScheckA feel-good movie about bridging the technological divide between youngsters and oldsters, Cyber-Seniors demonstrates that computer literacy is but a few mouse clicks away. |
| Village VoiceKatherine VuIf there's a film that will make you want to finally accept that friend request from your grandparents, this one is it. |
| Los Angeles TimesRobert AbeleEven for the most techno-wary at the Toronto assisted living centers where the movie was primarily filmed, the lure of virtual visitation seems to go a good way toward bridging what's been a large and digitally contoured generation gap. |
| VarietyDennis HarveyThough there might have been some real drama to tap in following some seniors’ efforts to reconnect with their long-lost loves, Cassaday either doesn’t find any such intrigue, or didn’t bother looking for it. |
| Film Journal InternationalDoris ToumarkineCyber-Seniors isn't just a window on an unlikely alliance of polar generations but also a celebration of discovery. |
| Globe and MailSimon HouptWho could dislike something so innocuous? |
| The Film StageJohn FinkWhile Cyber-Seniors is less than cinematic, like the web videos the seniors produce later in the film, it's often entertaining, inspirational and instructive. |