Written by Luke Barnes
Summary
A group of older Yorkshire women pose nude for a calendar to raise money for cancer patients. Based on a true story.
I found this film to be enjoyable to watch and mostly feel good. Yes, there were one or two moments that were a little on the depressing side but for the most part it was a cheery celebration of life.
I thought all of the performances across the board were strong, Helen Mirren and Julie Walters are both compelling co-leads and both are relatable with their individual struggles and how they handle their fame. I thought it benefited the film to have the reflection on fame and what it can do to up end a life, it made the characters feel genuine and real.
My issues with the film would come as a result of a very played out narrative that feels been there done that. Obviously this film was pinned down as it was a true story so had to stick to that, but a lot of the emotional beats and revelations about life felt deeply generic and puddle deep. The film was also insanely predictable.
Overall, a sweet if overly familiar film.
Pros.
Mirren and Walters
It is very watchable
A few funny lines
Cons.
It is very predictable
It feels played out
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