A Film For Age Esteem – Quartet

Quartet is a delightful film that openly addresses, with humor, the trials of growing old.  Directed by Dustin Hoffman, now 75, it stars a quartet of age-esteemers: Maggie Smith 78, Billie Connolly 71, Pauline Collins 73, and Tom Courtenay 76.

Together they prove that age is not for sissies (famous quote from Bette Davis).  At the same time they prove that how you live your age is your choice.  They each choose to live it manifesting many of the traits of age esteem.

• There is still room for romance and love.
• You are meant to share your talents at every age.
• Passion for what you love to do continues to drive your actions.
• Relationships with friends of all ages remain key as we age.
• Growing old is a continuation of life and living.

No, age is not for sissies.  Choose how you want to live your age.

Bonnie Fatio

A Film For Age Esteem

Note: Our film critic, Neptune Ingwersen rates this film as *** Very Good.  I would add an extra star as a film for Age Esteem.  – See tomorrow’s blog to know why.  »  Bonnie Fatio

Quartet  ***  A legend of cinema known for his versatile acting, Dustin Hoffman proves  quite capable as first-time director of this sweet, moving and amusing tale of aging opera singers in a seniors’ home somewhere in England. One could mention that the luxury of the surroundings and elaborate meals are unrealistic or that the script is somewhat formulaic, but the pleasurable warmth and familiarity of a story graced by Maggie Smith as a diva, an incorrigible Billy Connolly and the adorable Pauline Collins of Shirley Valentine fame make up for any small glitches.

Neptune Ravar Ingwersen