It was ok at the beginning but got boring and I lost interest
12 Reviews
Not interesting enough
phyllisjsykes25 December 2019
Pleasing, diverting film with fine performances
scsu197521 November 2022
Charming little film about two senior citizens who meet in an assisted-living center. Katherine (Linda Thorson) is sent there to rehab for a broken hip, while Isaac (Stuart Margolin) is a resident. Together, they discover their mutual interests, and their interest in each other. Amusing, touching at times, and never boring, this is a nice movie for the older set. I hadn't seen Thorson since she replaced Diana Rigg in "The Avengers" television series. Here, in her upper 60s, she is simply gorgeous. The big surprise (for me) was seeing Margolin, almost unrecognizable, balding, and with a convincing Yiddish accent. His character could have been ripe for satire, but instead, he gives a restrained performance, and steals every scene. Highly recommended if you're looking for a nice, pleasant diversion. Oh ... make sure to stick around after the closing credits, if you want to see and hear Margolin singing the title song.
A beautiful film
moviemom2310 October 2019
Don't write this one off because it's about older people. It's just about the most romantic film I've seen in a very long time. Remember not to turn it off... Wait for the end of the credits... A great reward awaits you.
Bella Bella bellisima!!
Could be better
bagpussjazz30 December 2020
This had a lot going for it initially, but the pace is tediously slow, they should have cut out at least 30 minutes. I thought Isaac was miscast, as there was no chemistry between the two characters. The daughter lacked "bite", as did most of the characters. Sad, as the reviews had led me to believe it was going to be so much better. Tbh, The Notebook is a much better film about love and old age.
A Great Love Story
jlp2000230 March 2020
Sappy
simeoneams13 May 2020
Don't Blink! Life is a Quick Trip...
wilsp-255128 November 2019
Seniors! Who needs them, right? Well, actually everyone does. It's not as evident as when grandpa taught us his life skills and his wonderful wife made food heavily seasoned with love. But they're needed alright! Not only to show off everything they've learned on the road of life but also to teach some serious lessons about the pace of that life. People rush through every day like they need more hours when what is really needed is more patience, more tolerance, more understanding and more love. Life is fragile gift. It needs protecting and nurturing in ways only seniors around us can teach. This gentle movie avoids the fast lane. Slows it all down a little. Gives us a peek through the looking glass of time. Watch it with a loved one. Hold hands .....and feel it.
Very special story and film
bobbobwhite4 December 2019
Warning: Spoilers
This film was unique in at least two ways..........it was a touching love story about seemingly opposite seniors who finally see what is so special in each other, and in the director's and screenwriter's outstanding telling of the tale. Such creativity, such class.... the two scenes that were so special and moving.......one, of all the residents of the retirement home preparing for a dance night, and at the end.....all cast members lip synching to an opera..........so special both....then at the very end, after the credits...I'll save that for you to see, and hear.
A very uncommon and rewarding telling of second love near the end of life, but one that is much more fulfilling than the one lived before.
A very uncommon and rewarding telling of second love near the end of life, but one that is much more fulfilling than the one lived before.
Lovely
sm22281-112 January 2020
So delightful! I love opera myself for the feelings so this was awesome. I'm also happily remarried after being widowed at age 50. Yes, this was very sweet, uplifting. Even if they only have a short time together, it's worth it. Some people never have that kind of love, not even once in their lifetime.
Incredibly sweet and worth seeing.
planktonrules26 July 2022
"The Second Time Around" is an excellent Canadian picture starring Linda Thorson ("The Avengers") and Stuart Margolin ("Love American Style" and "The Rockford Files"). It's very deliberately paced and quite sweet...and is well worth seeing.
The film begins with Katherine (Thorson) going to a short-term care facility. After all, she's elderly, a widow, and broke her hip and really needs expert care. However, she isn't thrilled by this and is worried this is the first step leading to her being forced into an old folks home. Despite her apprehensions, she turns out to enjoy the place and makes several new friends...including a widower, Isaac (Margolin). Soon, she and Isaac fall in love...which is interesting because they are so different. What's next? See the film.
I like this film because few movies feature elderly actors or the problems and lives of older people. Here, you see that getting old isn't easy...but it's also NOT a bad thing. See this well-crafted film and see what I mean.
By the way, I was particularly surprised by Margolin in this film. After all, he's mostly known for silly interstitials on "Love American Style" and being Rockford's weasel-like friend on "The Rockford Files". Here he gets a nice chance to show he is a lovely actor...and a decent singer.
The film begins with Katherine (Thorson) going to a short-term care facility. After all, she's elderly, a widow, and broke her hip and really needs expert care. However, she isn't thrilled by this and is worried this is the first step leading to her being forced into an old folks home. Despite her apprehensions, she turns out to enjoy the place and makes several new friends...including a widower, Isaac (Margolin). Soon, she and Isaac fall in love...which is interesting because they are so different. What's next? See the film.
I like this film because few movies feature elderly actors or the problems and lives of older people. Here, you see that getting old isn't easy...but it's also NOT a bad thing. See this well-crafted film and see what I mean.
By the way, I was particularly surprised by Margolin in this film. After all, he's mostly known for silly interstitials on "Love American Style" and being Rockford's weasel-like friend on "The Rockford Files". Here he gets a nice chance to show he is a lovely actor...and a decent singer.
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