Donald Sutherland and Helen Mirren play a very much two-person-performance that explores the themes of love, age and happiness.
Without telling their children retired pensioners John and Ella embark on a journey across the United States in The Leisure Seeker, the family RV that was used years ago for summer holidays. Throughout the road trip, we visualise John's apparent dementia problems, and the effect that has on Ella, who almost appears lost, as they move towards the late years of their life.
A double-act that works to a tee, Mirren and Sutherland bounce off one-another encapsulating the feelings of a couple who have been together their whole life, the former rather antagonistic and very much assuming the carer role in the marriage to Sutherland's deteriorating mental state which in-turn stimulates the struggle of a wholesome relationship.
The cinematography is outstanding in the watch, displaying the crisp evening sun by a tranquil lake and the clear-blue waves of the ocean drifting towards golden sand, the intentions are clear with The Leisure Seeker which is instrumental in giving the couple an unforgettable vacation.
The movie begs the thought of growing old, who we want to be beside and how we want to spend our last years on Earth.
A tough, emotive, moving spectacle that is portrayed exceptionally.
Without telling their children retired pensioners John and Ella embark on a journey across the United States in The Leisure Seeker, the family RV that was used years ago for summer holidays. Throughout the road trip, we visualise John's apparent dementia problems, and the effect that has on Ella, who almost appears lost, as they move towards the late years of their life.
A double-act that works to a tee, Mirren and Sutherland bounce off one-another encapsulating the feelings of a couple who have been together their whole life, the former rather antagonistic and very much assuming the carer role in the marriage to Sutherland's deteriorating mental state which in-turn stimulates the struggle of a wholesome relationship.
The cinematography is outstanding in the watch, displaying the crisp evening sun by a tranquil lake and the clear-blue waves of the ocean drifting towards golden sand, the intentions are clear with The Leisure Seeker which is instrumental in giving the couple an unforgettable vacation.
The movie begs the thought of growing old, who we want to be beside and how we want to spend our last years on Earth.
A tough, emotive, moving spectacle that is portrayed exceptionally.