Character study about Mildred, an elderly woman who has spent her life caring for others. When her daughter finally leaves home, she finds that, for the first time in her life, she has nobody to worry about - but soon becomes involved in the life of Monica, a young mother whose husband has left her to look after her young son J.J.. As the relationship blossoms, Monica teaches Mildred that there is more to life than taking care of others.... (Full plot summary below)
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Character study about Mildred, an elderly woman who has spent her life caring for others. When her daughter finally leaves home, she finds that, for the first time in her life, she has nobody to worry about - but soon becomes involved in the life of Monica, a young mother whose husband has left her to look after her young son J.J.. As the relationship blossoms, Monica teaches Mildred that there is more to life than taking care of others.
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| VarietyEmanuel LevyNick Cassavetes' first feature celebrates the acting grandeur of his mom Gena Rowlands, casting her in the lead role as a older woman who would rather stick to her independent lifestyle than be dependent on her kids; I wish the script were better. |
| Detour MagazineBrandon Judella performance-driven picture--and what driving. |
| Deseret News (Salt Lake City)Chris HicksCassavetes conveys a warmth and easygoing style that are rare in American cinema these days, and he's assembled a first-rate cast to help him give this familiar yarn a compelling spin. |
| San Francisco ChronicleRuthe SteinRowlands infuses Mildred's interior life with a complexity that isn't always apparent from her somewhat chilly, bland exterior. |
| User ReviewAlex GWell directed, full of outstanding performances and an honest and beautiful story. |
| User ReviewFong KA very life affirming coming-of-age story about an elderly woman who learns to stop taking care of others and start living her life. |
| User ReviewMatthew MThis is a heartwarming film about somethings you don't really see. It has good performances and kind of a different look at some of the conventions of Hollywood. The ending is open ended but I guess at any age you can learn something more about yourself. |
| User ReviewWill NFirst-time director Nick Cassavetes continues his father's tradition of making terrific indie films featuring wife Gena Rowlands, one of Hollywood's best actresses. |
| User ReviewSharon Bgerard depardeau is nasty. but the lead women did a great job - marisa tomei was fun, in a sad way. a little unsure about the very end... but overall good. |
| User ReviewJohn BNick Cassavetes does his father no disservice with this film anchored by his mother Gena Rowlands and Marisa Tomei. Nicely done. |
