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On this day in 2024 (in the U.S.), the big city of Los Angeles, California played host for an exclusive theatrical premiere engagement of Forever Young. Written (in part) and directed by Henk Pretorius, the film starred Bernard Hill, Diana Quick, Amy Tyger, and others.
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"70-year-old Robyn takes a formula that reverses the aging process, unlocking the chance to rewrite her life and facing her deepest regret."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Forever Young earned a wee bit of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
-- EZ
According to our friends at IMDB.com, here's the plot summary:
"70-year-old Robyn takes a formula that reverses the aging process, unlocking the chance to rewrite her life and facing her deepest regret."
For the record:
To the film's credit, Forever Young earned a wee bit of praise from screenings on the film festival circuit.
-- EZ
From Google.com:
Forever Young (2023) is a British sci-fi drama and thriller that explores aging, regret, and the ethical dilemmas of reversing the aging process. [1, 2]
Premise & Synopsis
After 50 years of marriage, 70-year-old Robyn and her husband Oscar are introduced to an elixir known as "Novas," a formula that reverses the aging process. The discovery allows them a second chance at youth. However, the couple faces a difficult choice: Robyn jumps at the opportunity to rewrite her past and fix her deepest regrets, while Oscar declines the formula, possessing no regrets about their life together. The film follows Robyn as she navigates her newfound youth, the alienation of her husband, and the jealousy of her best friends. [2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Cast & Crew
Release & Reception
The film made its debut on the festival circuit on June 12, 2023, and later became widely available digitally in late 2023 and early 2024. It was praised by critics for making excellent use of its veteran cast and providing a deeply introspective, thought-provoking narrative, though it received a mixed response overall for its pacing. [1, 2, 3, 9, 10]
AI can make mistakes, so double-check responses
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forever_Young_(2023_film)
[2] https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/forever_young_2023
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=it4op2A81Lk
[4] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15321508/
[5] https://www.filmreviewdaily.com/new-reviews/forever-young
[6] https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Forever_Young_2023?id=dyTzl9laH8c.P&hl=en
[7] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15321508/fullcredits/
[8] https://tv.apple.com/ca/movie/forever-young/umc.cmc.3pdvkn2gtw2gg76m3m9pg1bz8
[9] https://atthemoviesonline.com/2023/10/31/forever-young-review/
[10] https://filmthreat.com/reviews/forever-young/
Forever Young (2023) is a British sci-fi drama and thriller that explores aging, regret, and the ethical dilemmas of reversing the aging process. [1, 2]
Premise & Synopsis
After 50 years of marriage, 70-year-old Robyn and her husband Oscar are introduced to an elixir known as "Novas," a formula that reverses the aging process. The discovery allows them a second chance at youth. However, the couple faces a difficult choice: Robyn jumps at the opportunity to rewrite her past and fix her deepest regrets, while Oscar declines the formula, possessing no regrets about their life together. The film follows Robyn as she navigates her newfound youth, the alienation of her husband, and the jealousy of her best friends. [2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Cast & Crew
- Director: Henk Pretorius
- Writers: Henk Pretorius, Jennifer Nicole Stang, and Greg Blyth
- Robyn Smith: Played by Diana Quick as an older woman, and Amy Tyger as her younger self
- Oscar Smith: Played by Bernard Hill
- Jim Petrak: Played by Mark Jackson as a young man, and Julian Glover as an older man
- Jane Green: Played by Stephanie Beacham [1, 4, 7, 8]
Release & Reception
The film made its debut on the festival circuit on June 12, 2023, and later became widely available digitally in late 2023 and early 2024. It was praised by critics for making excellent use of its veteran cast and providing a deeply introspective, thought-provoking narrative, though it received a mixed response overall for its pacing. [1, 2, 3, 9, 10]
AI can make mistakes, so double-check responses
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forever_Young_(2023_film)
[2] https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/forever_young_2023
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=it4op2A81Lk
[4] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15321508/
[5] https://www.filmreviewdaily.com/new-reviews/forever-young
[6] https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Forever_Young_2023?id=dyTzl9laH8c.P&hl=en
[7] https://www.imdb.com/title/tt15321508/fullcredits/
[8] https://tv.apple.com/ca/movie/forever-young/umc.cmc.3pdvkn2gtw2gg76m3m9pg1bz8
[9] https://atthemoviesonline.com/2023/10/31/forever-young-review/
[10] https://filmthreat.com/reviews/forever-young/
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