After her husband dies, a senior citizen (Patricia Hodge) discovers that her late husband had invented a youth elixir that make people young again albeit only temporarily. She shares the secret with her two best friends (Diane Keaton, Lulu) and they become young again but they discover that they are ill equipped to be young in a modern world. Directed by Stephen Cookson (BRIGHTON). Yet another generic Diane Keaton comedy with older leading ladies. The novelty is that this time it's a British film but the script is as "haven't we seen this before?" deja vu as ever. Fortunately, the three actresses aren't required to act like juveniles (like COCOON) as three age appropriate young actresses play their younger selves (Keaton: Genevieve Gaunt, Lulu: Hannah Howland, Hodge: Esme Lonsdale). It's not remotely funny and the screenplay spins the usual cliches. We're supposed to believe three elderly ladies when finding themselves in their late teens again go nightclubbing looking for men! There is one lovely scene toward the very end when Hodge goes to visit the older version of the girl (a welcome Hayley Mills) she fell in love with in her youth. With Boy George, Lawrence Chaney, David Harewood and Mel Harris.
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