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- PG-13
- 2018
- 1 hr 44 min
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6.1 (28,941)
Book Club is a 2018 romantic comedy film directed by Bill Holderman and starring Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, and Mary Steenburgen. The film follows four lifelong friends who are part of a book club and who have their lives changed forever when they decide to read the provocative Fifty Shades of Grey. The four friends, Diane (Diane Keaton), Vivian (Jane Fonda), Sharon (Candice Bergen), and Carol (Mary Steenburgen), have been meeting every month for decades as part of their book club. The four of them are all successful women who have had their fair share of success in career, family, and relationships. However, as they get older, they begin to feel like something is missing. One day, Vivian makes a suggestion to the group: they should read Fifty Shades of Grey, which her latest lover had given her. Initially hesitant, the group eventually agrees, and the book becomes a recurring theme throughout the entire film. As the women read the book, they begin to rediscover their sexuality and their passion for life. Diane, who has been recently widowed, meets a charming pilot named Mitchell (Andy Garcia) on a flight to visit her daughters in Arizona. Despite her initial reluctance, she begins to see him in a new light and starts to let go of her anxiety and fear of the future. Vivian, who has always been known for her independence and aversion to relationships, reconnects with an old flame named Arthur (Don Johnson). Despite their rocky past, they reignite the spark between them and start to explore a deeper connection. Sharon, who is a Federal Judge, is forced to confront her ex-husband (Ed Begley Jr.) and his much younger fiancé (Mircea Monroe) at her son's wedding. During her trip to the wedding, she meets a charming accountant (Richard Dreyfuss) who helps her see that life doesn't always have to be so serious. Finally, Carol, a chef, feels like her marriage has lost its spark after 35 years. She tries to reignite the passion between her and her husband, Bruce (Craig T. Nelson) but finds that the more she tries, the more distant he seems. She turns to the book club for help, and they suggest that she try to seduce her husband with some of the moves she has learned from Fifty Shades of Grey. The movie is a feel-good comedy that explores the idea of living life to the fullest no matter how old you are. The film presents a refreshing view on aging and how society tends to overlook the needs and desires of older people. The friendship between the women is genuine and heartwarming, and their chemistry on screen is palpable. Overall, Book Club is a romantic comedy that will leave you feeling uplifted and optimistic about life. The cast, including Diane Keaton, Jane Fonda, Candice Bergen, and Mary Steenburgen, delivers great performances that are both funny and touching. If you're looking for a movie that will put a smile on your face, Book Club is definitely worth a watch.