Ours Souls at Night is the story of Addie (Fonda) and Louis (Redford) and their lives apart and together. They have been neighbors for years, but it isn’t until after both of their spouses deaths that they finally have a conversation that means something. We see the two share stories and memories of their pasts, like Louis cheating and leaving his wife to Addie’s child being killed after being hit by a car. You’ll laugh (maybe once) and feel more (bored) than you have in any other recent movie. Finally, a movie that makes you feel something and think about what is most important in your life (not watching this movie).
Although the Netflix drama stars Oscar winners Jane Fonda and Robert Redford, it really lacked in the entertaining aspect. The pair have acted together before in the 1967 film “Barefoot in the Park” that apparently went way better than their latest flick. Yes, I am really young so maybe this movie was not for me, but I cannot get passed the slow awkwardness that is this film. The only breath of fresh air was Oscar nominee actor Iain Armitage (Big Little Lies, Young Sheldon) and his superb acting. Finally, a child actor who is actually good and I’m glad he is doing so well outside of this movie.
A standout moment for me was Louis’ first walk of shame, which wasn’t shameful since the pair just slept in the same bed. Confused? So was I. Addie came up with the plan that she was lonely and just wanted someone to talk to at night. She went to Louis’ house and asked him if he wanted to sleep with her, a completely platonic friendship. Obviously they developed a relationship and things were uncomfortable. It wasn’t because of their ages, it was just so painfully slow.
Alright, enough of my whining, let’s see what Twitter thought:
Just recognized my little Ziggy aka Iain Armitage in #OurSoulsAtNight ! My heart is full! #BigLittleLies
— Jameka (@JA_Hazel) September 30, 2017
Nah, YOU’RE having feelings about fifty years of @Janefonda and Robert Redford. #OurSoulsAtNight pic.twitter.com/k9jGLcTo0t
— Karen K. Burrows (@karenkathryne) September 30, 2017
I have just finished watching #OurSoulsAtNight and I’m really moved. I want to thank @Janefonda and #RobertRedford for making us dream again pic.twitter.com/PHgG1HgYlE
— ilventofolle (@GaiaMarinelli) September 30, 2017
Watching #OurSoulsAtNight and Jane Fonda is a fox. #AgeAintNuthingButANumber
— Romney Rozen (@RozenRomney) October 3, 2017
Movie spoiler for #OurSoulsAtNight : life is shit and there is zero reason to get out of bed in the morning.
— Bitch Please (@8itchplease) October 3, 2017
Overall, the movie was okay. I tried really hard to pay attention, but opened my phone 15 minutes in. My laptop chimed that it needed to be charged and I screamed “let it die”. OK, so I didn’t scream and I finished the film. It was a sweet movie that might resonate with an older audience and not my generation, which is perfectly fine. It just wasn’t my cup of tea.
Should there be a sequel: When the last conversation has to do with talking about the weather, I’m going to have to say no.
My Rating: 5/10 old train sets from Tennessee
What did you think of the Netflix film?