I did not leave the cinema feeling happy after watching this film.
It's extremely depressing, I expected more laughs but got only a few "humph" moments of comedy that didn't warrant a real laugh. Ultimately it's a miserable story about loss and grief that leaves you feeling well and truly deflated, I've no idea how any of the other reviews could describe the story as uplifting, every motivated moment Harold has, as a consequence destroys his wife who is at home crying her eyes out.
Jim Broadbent and cast perform well, the characters really get to you and I felt sympathy and occasionally anger towards all the main characters.
My advice is just don't watch this film if you're having a bad week, you'll fall into a depression and most likely swan dive from the nearest bridge or building.
It's extremely depressing, I expected more laughs but got only a few "humph" moments of comedy that didn't warrant a real laugh. Ultimately it's a miserable story about loss and grief that leaves you feeling well and truly deflated, I've no idea how any of the other reviews could describe the story as uplifting, every motivated moment Harold has, as a consequence destroys his wife who is at home crying her eyes out.
Jim Broadbent and cast perform well, the characters really get to you and I felt sympathy and occasionally anger towards all the main characters.
My advice is just don't watch this film if you're having a bad week, you'll fall into a depression and most likely swan dive from the nearest bridge or building.