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Late Bloomers

2011 · 1h 28m Comedy, Drama, Romance
Directed by Julie Gavras

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Overview

Late Bloomers stars Isabella Rossellini and William Hurt as a married couple pulled apart by the threat of old age. Each reacts in a different way: Hurt’s distinguished architect chases after his glory days, while Rossellini’s housewife installs handrails about the house.

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43%
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Rotten

It offers shallow pleasures and the satisfaction of seeing two actors in performances better than the film deserves.

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Rotten

I'm not sure the social prejudices Gavras tries to mine for laughs here quite exist anymore.

Andrew O'Hehir, Salon.com
Fresh

It's a delight to see William Hurt and Isabella Rossellini given an age-appropriate showcase that doesn't involve heavy artillery.

Lou Lumenick, New York Post
Rotten

In a performance that is much deeper than the rest of the movie, Mr. Hurt allows Adam's anger and fear to leak out of his electric blue eyes, which are frequently on the brink of tears.

Stephen Holden, New York Times
Fresh

Ultimately, it's not distinctive enough to draw viewers who haven't given much thought to aging. But that still leaves a substantial audience for the film's gentle laughs and modest insights.

Mark Jenkins, NPR

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