The Time of Their Lives

2017

1h 44m

Comedy

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18%

22 Reviews

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46%

50+ Ratings

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A former Hollywood star (Joan Collins) leaves her London retirement home with a friend to go to her ex-husband's funeral in France. On the way, the two women get romantically involved with a Frenchman.

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Douglas B

It true that there is nothing new here. Two women (this time elderly) embark on an adventure that teaches them they have settled for i filled lives and there is more out in the world. We have seen this before, especially in films like "Shirley Valentine" that dis it better. The secret sauce to this movie is Joan Collins and Pauline Collins (Shirley Valentine herself). This is probably Joan Collins best performance of her career. She allows us to see her stripped down and fully vulnerable. Pauline Collins plays a woman who has lead a miserable life after the accidental death of her and the unyielding blame of her husband. When Helen (Joan) and Priscilla (Pauline) meet, Priscilla's husband is berating her for wanting to purchase some fancy biscuits. Through a misunderstanding, Priscilla joins Helen on an adventure and the realization of what they wasted, but also what is still ahead of them. Both women give extraordinary performances that make this movie worthwhile. If you liked "Educating Rita" and "Shirley Valentine", you will like "The Times of Their Lives".

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/25/23

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Jim F

I loved this movie. Shades of Shirley Valentine with great performances from Pauline Collins and Joan Collins. This is a Road Movie about 80 somethings and I found it charming. It covers life choices, regrets and moving forward. Haven't read any other reviews so won't try to counter them.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/15/23

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Dina E

It was a quirky fun movie with satisfying ending. The characters were a bit cliche, but love to see Joan Collins in an act that was honest and refreshing. I think the critics are too beholden to big productions, and missed a sleeper. So tired of over produced, ridiculous special effects junk out there. Heartwarming.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/01/23

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Andrea K

I found myself liking this movie in spite of the issues with the story and the chemistry between the characters. It may be the end when I could see the potential for a friendship between the two women. It works after Priscilla leaves frank and Helen is rejected by her daughter Lucy.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/13/22

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George L

Great performance from Collins. A very enjoyable watch.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

07/28/22

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Audience Member

Can't understand why this wasn't a hit. It's very funny. Joan's character must have been written for her as you can't see anyone (except maybe Joanna Lumley) making such a good job of it. Certainly anyone over 60 should love it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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Roger Goldby

Director

Joan Collins

Helen

Pauline Collins

Priscilla

Franco Nero

Alberto

Ronald Pickup

Frank

Sian Reeves

Sarah

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Zosia Bielski

Globe and Mail

Thelma and Louise they ain't: dead-weight chemistry between the actresses makes this the road trip from hell.

Rated: 2/4

Sep 22, 2017

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Guy Lodge

Variety

Goldby's film does ... prove that both Collinses should have been better used over the years, even as it slightly misuses them itself.

Mar 15, 2017

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Charlotte O'Sullivan

London Evening Standard

The script, along with Roger Goldby's direction, is numbingly inept.

Rated: 2/5

Mar 12, 2017

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Matthew Bond

The Mail on Sunday (UK)

What charm there is arrives too little, too late.

Rated: 2/5

Oct 16, 2017

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Georgia Straight

It fails as both farce and drama, although the performances are likable enough to guarantee a relatively painless ride.

Sep 22, 2017

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Chelsea Phillips-Carr

National Post

While The Time of Their Lives has its charm, the lack of kindness between its characters makes it a less than successful road trip film.

Sep 21, 2017

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Synopsis

A former Hollywood star (Joan Collins) leaves her London retirement home with a friend to go to her ex-husband's funeral in France. On the way, the two women get romantically involved with a Frenchman.

Director: Roger Goldby
Producer: Mateen Bolkiah, Charles Bray, Joan Collins, Amy Gardner
Screenwriter: Roger Goldby
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2017
Runtime: 1h 44m

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