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`To err is human; to forgive, divine.'
And the people in this film are given many chances to be divine.
A stellar cast is only part of what makes this a most enjoyable film.
The story and well-written script by the incomparable Buck Henry and his cohort, Michael Laughlin and direction by Peter Chelsom make this a clever, well-made film.
The magnificent location photography and great soundtrack also add to the overall quality.
Warren Beatty is not exactly cast against type as a middle-aged man going through a mid-life crisis that cannot keep his pants zipped. For some reason William Jefferson Clinton kept coming to mind.
Diane Keaton is wonderful as his somewhat naïve wife: Ellie. She does eventually catch on though.
Goldie Hawn and Garry Shandling as the other half of the two-couple pair are impressive as two people that are finally discovering themselves.
A special mention should be made for the actors playing the Stoddard children they are entrancing (especially Josh Harnett) and add to the overall story.
This is a story of betrayal, redemption, lies, forgiveness and, in the end, acceptance. So it is not for everyone but if you can understand the wit and humour of Buck Henry and the pathos of a mid-life crisis, it may be for you.
And the people in this film are given many chances to be divine.
A stellar cast is only part of what makes this a most enjoyable film.
The story and well-written script by the incomparable Buck Henry and his cohort, Michael Laughlin and direction by Peter Chelsom make this a clever, well-made film.
The magnificent location photography and great soundtrack also add to the overall quality.
Warren Beatty is not exactly cast against type as a middle-aged man going through a mid-life crisis that cannot keep his pants zipped. For some reason William Jefferson Clinton kept coming to mind.
Diane Keaton is wonderful as his somewhat naïve wife: Ellie. She does eventually catch on though.
Goldie Hawn and Garry Shandling as the other half of the two-couple pair are impressive as two people that are finally discovering themselves.
A special mention should be made for the actors playing the Stoddard children they are entrancing (especially Josh Harnett) and add to the overall story.
This is a story of betrayal, redemption, lies, forgiveness and, in the end, acceptance. So it is not for everyone but if you can understand the wit and humour of Buck Henry and the pathos of a mid-life crisis, it may be for you.