The film revolves around the humdrum and routine existence of three aged retirees. They have little to do in their lives apart from dreaming of being able to travel to another country and start their lives over. This is just a fantasy that will never happen. Unfortunately, the film is badly done, and fails to engage the viewer. It runs at the pace of slower than slow, and has little poignancy to it. The only message to come across is that of a humdrum and routine way of life that happens as one ages!
Plot summary
Three retired best friends conspire to leave behind prosaic daily rituals and aspire to find a better standard of living in a country where their meager pensions will stretch much further. As they formulate an escape plan the trio steep in their familiar haunts, reconvene with family and say goodbye to their rapidly changing community - all while basking beneath the warmth of the Roman sun. As the pages fly off the calendar towards the departure date, each man must reassess the value of life's simple pleasures and the reliable comforts of a modest life at home in Rome.
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The Humdrum Existence of Old Age
charming, gentle film
I came across this film and enjoyed it very much. The story of three very ordinary men who hope to perhaps become extraordinary.
It's a very gently paced film, building the characters and helping you understand each ones strengths and weaknesses, and the way they relate to the world. I won't tell you the ending but it has a lovely ending and I was so happy for the way it worked out.
Lovly heartwarming movie, leaves you with a smile...
...and we all can identify, sooner or later. Great actors, doesn't get boring, makes you wish it would be longer - but no need for it, the message comes across as it's a good story & script. Also lovly to have seen it in the italian original (with subs) Wont get into detail as not to spoil anything, you wont be dissapointed just watching it. At the timw of writing there's one other review, very well written and long, with more details if you still hesitate. But hey, just watch it first ;)