Boynton Beach Club
Boynton Beach Club
R | 05 August 2005 (USA)
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Residents of an adult community in Florida turn to one another for support and companionship after the deaths of their spouses. Lois has a rejuvenating affair with a younger man while acting as best friend to recently widowed Marilyn. Jack buddies up with Harry for a crash course in solo survival skills and deals with single gal Sandy's romantic overtures.

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spiritof67

Most of the reviewers here have rightfully stated that this is perhaps the ONLY movie made in the last 30 years about senior citizens in which they are not lampooned. That's true, to its credit. None of them so far though has called out the singular achievement of the film, and that is its very realistic and romantic treatment of Sally Kellerman and Len Cariou's night of passion. American audiences are extremely prejudiced against showing sexuality among its older population, as if it didn't exist. It does, and it does in this movie. Oh,and by the way: Sally Kellerman, at 68 years old, does nudity in the film, thus making her the most senior American actress ever to have done so. Brava, Sally!

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Paul Derouin

I think many of the comments about the inappropriateness of Sally Kellerman's nude scene are unfair and frankly petty. Yes, she is a 70 year old woman, but ask yourself, how many women her age would agree to baring their breasts in a movie? The answer is only one who is so committed to the role that she is willing to take enormous chances, and possibly risk ridicule in the process. Her character is a wounded warrior in the relationship game and is clearly very vulnerable. And yet in spite of that, she puts that same vulnerability right out there for her new male friend to see, risking rejection in the process. Frankly, I'm happy to see an actress of integrity and commitment willing to put it all up there on the screen for those of us who enjoyed this movie. She deserves praise, not ridicule.

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TxMike

I just assumed that Boynton Beach was a fictional location but it isn't. Located on the Atlantic coast of Florida, just above Ft Lauderdale, the movie was actually filmed there.As depicted in the movie, Boynton Beach is full of retired couples, plus a healthy number of widows and widowers, in their 60s and beyond. The focus of the story is the "bereavement club" where men and women who just lost their spouse, often after 40+ years of marriage, seek support and friendship from each other.Naturally, in healthy men and women, even in their 60s and 70s, a romantic drive remains healthy too, and much of the story focuses on dating issues under those conditions. I am in my 60s, and happily married, so I could easily identify with many of the characters and situations. A very nice movie, insightful and entertaining.Joseph Bologna is Harry, around 70. Dyan Cannon, skinny to almost anorexic, is Lois, almost 70. Len Cariou as Jack, in his mid 60s. Sally Kellerman is Sandy, almost 70. Michael Nouri is Lois' attraction, Donald, in his early 60s. Brenda Vaccaro is Marilyn, in her mid 60s.

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batmill

It was refreshing to see older actors revealed as they really look. The acting was excellent, and the story entertaining though poignant. It was thoroughly enjoyed by three over-50 women. Brenda Vacarro is now a heavy-set woman. Dyan Cannon's face-lift is less than perfect, although her genuine sweetness shines through. Sally Kellerman bravely disrobes in front of the camera. Renee Taylor looks every bit her age. I would say the scenery is a good selling point for those seniors looking for a beautiful area in which to live, with activities a cut above the normal senior activities in most areas. It was not at all depressing, but a rather positive take on what life might be like for those over 60, with a good retirement package. There were plenty of laughs as well.

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