I went to see this movie as I am a huge fan of Maggie Smith & she is delightful in the film. However the true star of the film is Kevin Kline. I thought that his performance was one of his best ever in a movie. Also wonderful in this film is Kristin Scott Thomas. Her performance is subtle & moving. And the fact that it is filmed in Paris is just a wonderful bonus. I found the storyline to be complex & makes one think of life's choices made along the way. I realize that this Israel Horowitz's first directorial film & I give him high marks for that reason. It is based on a play that he wrote & he also did the screenplay. He is in his early seventies. What a treat!!!