One nonagenarian, two octogenarians and one septuagenarian; 7 Oscar nominations (5 wins) and 25 Golden Globe nominations (11 wins) between them. They deserved so, so much better.
Coming to American football late in life, the result of debilitating chemo treatment, Lou (Lily Tomlin) has one wish. To see the New England Patriots at the Super Bowl. For a decade, Lou and her three closest friends have made the Super Bowl at home a tradition. But with the Patriots making it all the way in 2017, a local radio competition provides the opportunity for the four best friends to travel to Miami and meet hero, NFL quarterback Tom Brady. Chaos ensues as the four descend on one of the biggest sporting events in the US with luggage full of wigs (Trish – Jane Fonda), Betty’s (Sally Field) penchant for spicy food and Maura’s (Rita Moreno) hustle.
Based loosely on a true story, the premise of four older women following their dreams is a strong one. But the material served by writers Sarah Haskins and Emily Halpern is abysmal. Occasionally funny scenarios are overshadowed by a surfeit of embarrassment.
Rating: 35%
Director: Kyle Marvin (TV’s All Wrong)
Writer: Sarah Haskins (Booksmart, TV’s Carol’s Second Act), Emily Halpern (Booksmart, TV’s Carol’s Second Act)
Main cast: Lily Tomlin (Nashville, Grandma), Jane Fonda (On Golden Pond, Klute), Rita Moreno (West Side Story, TV’s Oz), Sally Field (Hello My Name is Doris, Norma Rae)
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