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Book Club
2018 104 min United States of America PG-13 16+
★6.2
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Director: Bill Holderman
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Description
Four lifelong friends decide that their lives could change by becoming nasty and reading Fifty Shades of Grey in their monthly book club to get inspiration on how to handle sexual pleasure at an elderly age.
Budget:
$10M
US Gross:
$68.57M
Worldwide:
$78.72M
Starring
Diane Keaton
Actor
Jane Fonda
Actor
Candice Bergen
Actor
Awards
2 wins & 3 nominations total
Key opinion
Book Club is a lighthearted, life-affirming comedy that resonates with audiences for its positive message about pursuing love and vitality in later life. While the film is praised by some for its charming performances and comforting tone, others critique its implausible plot, thin character development, and superficial handling of its themes.
| Acting | The cast, featuring established stars like Diane Keaton and Jane Fonda, is widely considered the film's greatest asset and elevates the material. | |
| Theme | The central premise serves as a gentle, non-moralizing catalyst for characters to confront personal stagnation and rediscover their desires. | |
| Screenplay | The script is frequently criticized for being contrived and relying on unrealistic scenarios or flat character archetypes. | |
| Emotion | Opinions on the film's tone are polarized; some find it a delightful, feel-good escape, while others perceive it as cloying, superficial, and disconnected from reality. | |
| Humor | The humor is subject to debate, with some viewers enjoying its witty and dignified approach, while others find it to be filled with cheap, awkward, or artificial jokes. |