Nick Cassavetes' first feature celebrates the acting grandeur of his mom Gena Rowlands, casting her in the lead role as a older woman who would rather stick to her independent lifestyle than be dependent on her kids; I wish the script were better.

A sensitive, honest, touching study of the seemingly limited options faced by a woman whose age belies her energy, enthusiasm and ability to enjoy herself whenever the opportunity presents itself.

The impressive acting can cover up only so many glaring holes in a film that doesn't really know what it wants to say.

...a quiet, gentle drama that benefits from its raft of above-average performances...