This movie is hilarious. The insane dialogue turns the story of a grieving mother into a good comedy. Even though it looks like it was shot in 1998, the production value is pretty good for a TV movie. But that doesn't save this wounded animal. Right from the start realism goes out the window, never to be seen again. Therefore nothing feels natural, plus the acting seems odd and misplaced in most scenes.
The main players aren't sympathetic at all, even though they are intended to be. And Diane Keaton's character is supposed to be this empowering, fun-loving and cool baby boomer but she's just a hateable, annoying mess instead. People who have a good taste in movies need to watch "Surrender, Dorothy" just to push the reset button, cleanse the palate. This way you can appreciate the good films you watch.
The main players aren't sympathetic at all, even though they are intended to be. And Diane Keaton's character is supposed to be this empowering, fun-loving and cool baby boomer but she's just a hateable, annoying mess instead. People who have a good taste in movies need to watch "Surrender, Dorothy" just to push the reset button, cleanse the palate. This way you can appreciate the good films you watch.