Rocky Holzcek (Peter Falk) is a cantankerous Polish immigrant in Pittsburg. His grandson Michael becomes an orphan. He insists on taking in the young kid rather sending him to a home. Years later, Michael (D.B. Sweeney) become an intern doctor and takes in Rocky after the family home is condemned. Michael falls for Beth (Julianne Moore) who has a disapproving mother Judith (Ellen Burstyn).
Growing old is sometimes a less appealing aging story. This is a pretty good one despite a few speed bumps along the way. Rocky's disapproval of Beth seems wrong in terms of story progression. At least, he should foreshadow that stuff by being more religious. I would have liked to see him deal with a black Beth or something more substantial. His fight with Beth comes out of nowhere. There is also an issue with Judith. It's unlikely that a court would pick her unless there is a better reason. These and other bumps keep this from being better.
Growing old is sometimes a less appealing aging story. This is a pretty good one despite a few speed bumps along the way. Rocky's disapproval of Beth seems wrong in terms of story progression. At least, he should foreshadow that stuff by being more religious. I would have liked to see him deal with a black Beth or something more substantial. His fight with Beth comes out of nowhere. There is also an issue with Judith. It's unlikely that a court would pick her unless there is a better reason. These and other bumps keep this from being better.