Jack Nicholson is living the dream with a succession of gorgeous young girlfriends but falls for Diane Keaton who is nearer his age. As he starts to realise that, against all his principles, he wants to be with Keaton she falls for the younger man, Keanu Reeves.
Favourite bit:
Parisian restaurant when Nicholson goes to propose to Keaton only to discover she is there with Reeves. Disaaaaaster!
Mike's view:
Written and directed by Nancy Myers and starring Keaton and Nicholson so it was always going to be good but this is better than just good. I love Nicholson's amazement that Keaton doesn't know a good deal when she sees it and Keaton is wonderfully appalled by this ageing swinger who thinks he's God's gift. Reeves is sensible enough to know he is part of the plot and not a lead and doesn't try to do too much with his part which is unusual for a genuine A-lister. Loads of great moments and a genuinely moving story. That's Meyers for you.
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