I enjoyed this rare glimpse of middle-aged love until its simple-minded detour around the movie's central problem.
It is seriously out of character for straight-laced Bea (Maureen Stapleton) not to show the faintest disappointment (or maybe rage) when Al -- moments after making love to her for the first time -- reveals that he's married.
Bea's lack of curiosity and the movie's non-exploration of Al's situation killed this for me. Having the non-ill, 50ish Bea expire in her sleep added insult to injury. Cop out!
It was surprising to find that this movie is a kind of recitative musical -- certainly a unique flourish.
The film offers a few memorable lines:
"Life begins when your husband dies."
"I bet you make a great cup of coffee."
"I like how I look -- nobody asked you your opinion."
"How I love to dance how they used to dance, when the man in my arms is you.'
It is seriously out of character for straight-laced Bea (Maureen Stapleton) not to show the faintest disappointment (or maybe rage) when Al -- moments after making love to her for the first time -- reveals that he's married.
Bea's lack of curiosity and the movie's non-exploration of Al's situation killed this for me. Having the non-ill, 50ish Bea expire in her sleep added insult to injury. Cop out!
It was surprising to find that this movie is a kind of recitative musical -- certainly a unique flourish.
The film offers a few memorable lines:
"Life begins when your husband dies."
"I bet you make a great cup of coffee."
"I like how I look -- nobody asked you your opinion."
"How I love to dance how they used to dance, when the man in my arms is you.'