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Book Club: The Next Chapter
2023 108 min United States of America PG-13 12+
★5.8
Comedy, Romance
Director: Bill Holderman
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Description
Four best friends take their book club to Italy for the fun girls' trip they never had. When things go off the rails and secrets are revealed, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$17.58M
Worldwide:
$27.85M
Starring
Diane Keaton
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Jane Fonda
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Candice Bergen
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Awards
2 wins total
Key opinion
Book Club: The Next Chapter is widely considered a thin, predictable narrative that prioritizes the charm of its veteran lead actresses over substantial storytelling. While the film is largely dismissed as a vapid and forgettable experience, the natural chemistry among the central cast offers a pleasant, if lightweight, diversion.
| Acting | The undeniable chemistry and natural charisma of the core ensemble sustain the film's flimsy narrative. | |
| Screenplay | The plot is transparently thin and relies on highly predictable beats that lack genuine narrative momentum. | |
| Production | The film prioritizes scenic visuals and a lighthearted vibe over meaningful substance or depth. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is viewed as sluggish and lacking drive, contributing to the feeling that the film is an overly extended travelogue. |