Daisies in December (1995)
I have a bone to pick with director Mark Haber. He was put in charge of a film whose setting was an old folks’ home. Naturally, the demographic of the film’s audience will mostly be comprised of older people. Older people sometimes get dizzy spells. So why would Mr. Haber choose to swirl and swoop the camera randomly? He’ll make his audience sick!
Besides the very odd direction, Daisies in December is a really cute movie. Joss Ackland is settled into an old folks’ home against his will, but his intense distaste for the place quickly wears off when he meets Jean Simmons, another resident. This movie isn’t a comedy, but Joss is given some sporadic one-liners that are realistically funny, rather than purely comic relief. And while Jean Simmons is a little mean to him in the beginning, their romance is mostly very cute and touching.
Joss Ackland gives a fantastic performance. His pain and hope is palpable through the screen. If you like late-blooming romances, this is a really good one.
I haven't been able to find this movie available on DVD anywhere, so if you want to watch it, click here to watch it on YouTube. And thanks "WingsofDay" for posting!
DLM warning: If you suffer from vertigo or dizzy spells, like my mom does, there are some scenes in this movie that won’t be your friend. Be on the lookout for odd swoops and swirls of the camera that might make you sick. In other words, “Don’t Look, Mom!”
More Jean Simmons movies here!
Besides the very odd direction, Daisies in December is a really cute movie. Joss Ackland is settled into an old folks’ home against his will, but his intense distaste for the place quickly wears off when he meets Jean Simmons, another resident. This movie isn’t a comedy, but Joss is given some sporadic one-liners that are realistically funny, rather than purely comic relief. And while Jean Simmons is a little mean to him in the beginning, their romance is mostly very cute and touching.
Joss Ackland gives a fantastic performance. His pain and hope is palpable through the screen. If you like late-blooming romances, this is a really good one.
I haven't been able to find this movie available on DVD anywhere, so if you want to watch it, click here to watch it on YouTube. And thanks "WingsofDay" for posting!
DLM warning: If you suffer from vertigo or dizzy spells, like my mom does, there are some scenes in this movie that won’t be your friend. Be on the lookout for odd swoops and swirls of the camera that might make you sick. In other words, “Don’t Look, Mom!”
More Jean Simmons movies here!