Beautiful, moving film.

Awesome Movie

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

When the writer and the whole cast draw a piece of art using all possible "redundancy" we inherit from our ancestors and no more with us at this era, we speechlessly feel inside the act.. BRAVO to all.. You are my idols.

Many reviewers here seem to have gone to this film led to expect a comedy. But this is about as funny as The Seagull which Chekhov himself imagined was a comedy when he was asked for a description after he'd written it. But that should not matter for this film any more than it does for The Seagull, because the film has a genuine original story, and world-weary, damaged, but unquestionably involving characters.The story is of a bitter, three-times divorced, and more or less bankrupt American, Mathias Gold, who is left a Paris apartment in his father's will. He arrives in Paris obsessed with turning the central and elegant, but neglected property into huge amounts of cash as fast as possible, only to find that it is occupied by the old lady of the title and her daughter and that they hold it in form of life tenancy that Gold finds deeply frustrating.Kevin Kline plays Gold with a sympathy that's unexpected for those of us who know him for rather frenetic parts like that in A Fish Called Wanda. But, not for the first time, it's Maggie Smith who steals the show as the tenant, still quintessentially English, despite living most of her life in France. Likewise, Kristin Scott Thomas is so perfect for her role as the daughter that you feel the film could hardly have been possible without this pairing to play out the deeply complex mother - daughter relationship.The film has flaws and indulges itself a little at times, especially with the rather unnecessary opera singer, but it is, on the whole, nearly perfect. Not to be missed.

I found this movie on Netflix where it was awarded 2 1/2 stars out of five which is half a star less than the fireplace with crackling logs!!!! I tend to go for films that have low scores based on the premise that high scoring movies on netflix are usually utter drivel ( who grades them!) whereas low scoring foreign films are usually pretty good. This movie is a work of genius in every respect: I loved the story, the cinematography and the location; Paris is my favourite city. I especially loved the acting and the choice of actors. Maggie Smith is just a marvel but we all know that! Kevin Kline is without any doubt the best American actor on the circuit and he was perfect for the part. Kristen Scott- Thomas is such a powerful character actress who completely stole my heart in The English Patient and I would marry her tomorrow if she'd have me though my wife might have some grounds for objection. This is more of a play than a movie but I stand by my vote and it is the best movie I have watched in years.

Fabulous acting, scenery, and except for a terrible title, My Old Lady was the very best film I've ever seen. This remarkable film was perfect at every level. I was transfixed for the entire movie. I have always been a fan of Maggie Smith and she never fails. Kristin Scott Thomas as Chloe,played the part with such great delivery. But the best was Kevin Kline's emotional story of what happened to him as a boy. I also loved how the story got deeper and more developed.The beauty of Paris made me long to go there and the cinematography was absolute perfection. How this can be someone's first film is amazing. I recommend without any hesitation.