We have been looking forward to "Hope Springs" with Merle Streep, Tommy Lee Jones, and Steve Carell. If you read reviews, check the age of the reviewers, the guy for the Oklahoman must be young for he found it boring. This would not be a movie for the young. This is PG55+. It is for the "Marigold Hotel" movie goers.
Two older people have been married 31 years. He takes the marriage for granted and is un-everything. He come home eats, falls a sleep while watching Golf Channel, and goes to bed. No touching, talking, or relating. She misses their past life, even though that one wasn't much.
They go to couples counseling in Maine. That's all you need to know except:
There is a great director making it, but topped by ALL World actors: Meryl and Tommy Lee. Throw in Steve Carell and a great cast of cameos. Mix with Coldwater Creek, Barnes & Noble, etc. and there it is. A Very Very Good Story that is REAL LIFE. There are no aspects of Hollywood in this.
IT is also another cautionary tale. It could be you. I saw some of ME! People my age won't dismiss this.
I give it **** stars. If I was 30, I would give it *1/2
2012 Movie #29
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