A conservative lawyer named Diane takes her two teenage children Jake and Zoe to meet their estranged, hippie grandmother in Woodstock after her husband asks for a divorce.
Beresford directs without purpose or polish, and his mostly fine cast, which includes Kyle MacLachlan and Rosanna Arquette in bit parts, is wasted.
– Rafer Guzman,
Newsday,
15 Jun 2012
fresh:
Pop songs, beautiful bucolic scenery and the joy of watching Jane Fonda fizz in a fun role that looks like a no-brainer are elements that a skilled director like Australia's polished Bruce Beresford blends with perfection.
– Rex Reed,
New York Observer,
14 Jun 2012
rotten:
There's a great movie to be made about the survivors of Woodstock Nation and their children. But in order to make that movie, you first have to respect the ideals of that generation enough to at least give them their due.
– Peter Rainer,
Christian Science Monitor,
8 Jun 2012
rotten:
There is no casting decision or character nuance or plot turn too obvious to indulge.
– Amy Biancolli,
San Francisco Chronicle,
8 Jun 2012
rotten:
What's so funny about "Peace, Love & Misunderstanding"? Not enough.