All you empty-nesters out there, go out and rent Unhook the Stars. If you like similar movies like The Meddler and The Guilt Trip, you'll love it. Gena Rowlands stars as an empty nester without a life purpose. Marisa Tomei moves in next door, and she's got a young kid in tow with an ex-husband out of the picture. Gena becomes an instant babysitter, but even though it first seems like she's repeating her old pattern of taking care of everyone else besides herself, she also starts living her own life. Marisa helps her out of her shell and shows her that life after fifty doesn't have to include knitting and sensible shoes.
This is a pretty popular storyline, because there's a great demand in the audience. What makes this movie special? The cast. Gena is the perfect choice for the protagonist, letting the women in the audience see themselves in her and taking them slowly along her journey of self-discovery. Little Jake Lloyd is adorable and irresistible, and Marisa is spunky, low-class, and fun. I love the energy she brings to her roles, and it's always fun to see her movies. And what's a "old folks still got it" movie without a romance? Those of you who want to see the proper Gena get her hands dirty will easily root for Gérard Depardieu, a truck driver she meets in a dive bar. He's such a cutie! Check this movie out with your girlfriends or your daughter. It's a lot of fun.
This is a pretty popular storyline, because there's a great demand in the audience. What makes this movie special? The cast. Gena is the perfect choice for the protagonist, letting the women in the audience see themselves in her and taking them slowly along her journey of self-discovery. Little Jake Lloyd is adorable and irresistible, and Marisa is spunky, low-class, and fun. I love the energy she brings to her roles, and it's always fun to see her movies. And what's a "old folks still got it" movie without a romance? Those of you who want to see the proper Gena get her hands dirty will easily root for Gérard Depardieu, a truck driver she meets in a dive bar. He's such a cutie! Check this movie out with your girlfriends or your daughter. It's a lot of fun.