Slipaway

Slipaway was a joyful surprise - I don't know of any film like it. The relationship between the older woman and the young man was so natural, and so nuanced, so authentic. Elaine Partnow is amazing in the role, and Jesse Pepe is perfect as her friend and confidante. The relationship with the family is natural too - annoyed, impatient with the difficulties of aging and loss of independence. Even the aging, courageous woman: so tough, so smart, so independent - she won't last forever. Bravo to the writers and to the directors, crew and actors for giving us such an important view into the future of all of us.

I personally enjoyed this movie. As a lover of sailing boats this fine yacht was an excellent choice to show. From the beginning of when Fall met Adam I had not idea that it was to eventually lead to a yacht called Sailaway. I thought the storyline was so different with so many unknowns to start with. It soon developed into a heartwarming tale of an elderly lady wanting a piano owned by Adam, that she bought it. But it was not all she wanted, she wanted a tutor to help her play it. But Adam had no idea that this teaching would be on a yacht she owned. But eventually through their friendship Adam became her first mate. I personally thought the ending was totally unnecessary and spoilt the movie.

I personally enjoyed this movie. As a lover of sailing boats this fine yacht was an excellent choice to show. From the beginning of when Fall met Adam I had not idea that it was to eventually lead to a yacht called Sailaway. I thought the storyline was so different with so many unknowns to start with. It soon developed into a heartwarming tale of an elderly lady wanting a piano owned by Adam, that she bought it. But it was not all she wanted, she wanted a tutor to help her play it. But Adam had no idea that this teaching would be on a yacht she owned. But eventually through their friendship Adam became her first mate. I personally thought the ending was totally unnecessary and spoilt the movie.

Slipaway was a joyful surprise - I don't know of any film like it. The relationship between the older woman and the young man was so natural, and so nuanced, so authentic. Elaine Partnow is amazing in the role, and Jesse Pepe is perfect as her friend and confidante. The relationship with the family is natural too - annoyed, impatient with the difficulties of aging and loss of independence. Even the aging, courageous woman: so tough, so smart, so independent - she won't last forever. Bravo to the writers and to the directors, crew and actors for giving us such an important view into the future of all of us.