Two retirees in Florida find friendship in their twilight years. Frank (Richard Harris) is a brash retired seaman. He annoys his bitter landlady Helen Cooney (Shirley MacLaine). He claims to have wrestled Ernest Hemingway back in the day. He flirts with Georgia (Piper Laurie) while watching old movies. He feels abandoned by his son. Walter (Robert Duvall) is a particular retired Cuban barber. He often eats at a diner to talk to waitress Elaine (Sandra Bullock). The two lonely men meet at a local park.
These are legends at work. Richard Harris especially really chews up his scenes. By having two leading ladies, Frank's romantic story gets muddled. While they created interesting characters, there isn't much of a plot. Walter's relationship with Elaine is mostly cute but also a little awkward. I'm also interested in a scene between Frank and his son which never materializes. This is a rambling buddy movie with some legendary actors.
These are legends at work. Richard Harris especially really chews up his scenes. By having two leading ladies, Frank's romantic story gets muddled. While they created interesting characters, there isn't much of a plot. Walter's relationship with Elaine is mostly cute but also a little awkward. I'm also interested in a scene between Frank and his son which never materializes. This is a rambling buddy movie with some legendary actors.