Saxton Reads! & Reviews

Martin Landau and Ellen Burstyn are fine actors whom I've always liked. When I saw that they both had roles in Lovely, Still, I knew I'd have to watch it and it did not disappoint. It's a Christmas story, it's a love story, it's a story of relationships, family, and it's a story of the later years of life.

Mary and Robert, both up there in years live across the street from each other. A few days before Christmas Mary invites Robert out on a date. It is such fun to watch senior love unfold, not that different than any young couple. Robert experiences the same first date jitters as any beau and Mary, takes care in her preparations for the date. They hit it off and over the course of the week leading up until Christmas the relationship sparks, joyful to watch.

Soon, you begin to realize something isn't quite right and as the movie progresses more is revealed. Will Robert and Mary make it as a couple? I certainly was cheering for them.

A great movie for this season. A respectful portrait of aging and love's power. Put it on your list.