Elsa & Fred 2014

Rex Reed, New York Observer: Forced, contrived and slow as Christmas, it's a pleasant enough time-waster, but what a treat to spend just under two hours in the hands of pros. Read more

John Hartl, Seattle Times: Unlike so many American remakes of foreign films, this reboot improves on the original, mostly because it takes full advantage of the star power of its English-speaking cast. Read more

Justin Chang, Variety: A bland and formulaic tale of two senior citizens who discover that it's never too late to fall in love - which may well be true, but doesn't keep this rickety recycling of a 2005 Spanish-Argentinean comedy from feeling long past its sell-by date. Read more

Jon Frosch, Hollywood Reporter: This misfire of a cornball romance is so tone-deaf, so utterly lacking in screwball snap and visual punch, that viewers will find it hard to care whether or not the aging lovebirds end up in each other's arms. Read more

Betsy Sharkey, Los Angeles Times: Though the issues are heavy, the execution is light, enjoyable, but it keeps "Elsa & Fred" closer to "Sleepless in Seattle" than Fellini's deliciously deep Roman affair. Read more

Stephen Whitty, Newark Star-Ledger: A not-terrific, not-terrible romantic comedy that owes most of its charm to its two stars. Read more

Elizabeth Weitzman, New York Daily News: Why do so many filmmakers think "Old People Fall in Love" is the only concept they need? Read more

Stephen Holden, New York Times: The movie's too-cute concept yields more rewards than you might reasonably expect. Read more

Claudia Puig, USA Today: Why must so many movies featuring retirees in romantic relationships make audiences cringe? Read more

Sherilyn Connelly, Village Voice: The movie eventually goes into Woody Allen territory in the best way possible. Read more