
Variety
The blueprint for a genuinely inspired, warm-hearted dramedy is indeed there, it's just that the filmmakers can't figure out how to properly utilise what they have.
Full reviewDiane Keaton moves into a retirement community and starts a cheerleading squad with Jacki Weaver, Pam Grier and Rhea Perlman in this uplifting comedy.
The blueprint for a genuinely inspired, warm-hearted dramedy is indeed there, it's just that the filmmakers can't figure out how to properly utilise what they have.
Full reviewAn uncomfortable blend of sickness and silliness, this dancing-past-the-graveyard comedy suggests that the many travails of aging can be endured if you only gather enough friends and surrender enough dignity.
Full reviewThere are many corny moments ... But on the whole, one can't deny Poms has a life-affirming quality and an emotionally charged finish that'll have you leaving the theatre on a high.
Full reviewInoffensive and well-meaning, the performances elevate it but don't entirely save it.
Full reviewIt lands as voyeuristic condescension and flattens the presumably full lives of women elders into hollow inspiration fodder.
Full reviewIt's fine to make a film that's just supposed to make an audience smile (hello, "Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again") but this film doesn't even get close to that level of joy.
Full reviewPoms is available to stream in New Zealand now on Google Play and Apple TV and Neon Rentals.
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