The Lemon Sisters
The Lemon Sisters

The Lemon Sisters

1990Movie93 minEnglish

Three life-long friends work the bars in 1980s Atlantic City performing the songs of the 1960s girl groups.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes20%
Director: Joyce ChopraGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

In Key West, Florida, three lifelong friends, Eloise, Nona, and Blanche, who call themselves 'The Lemon Sisters,' face the uncertainties of life and love in the late 1950s. Eloise dreams of being a singer and is engaged to a local businessman, while her friends navigate their own romantic entanglements and personal aspirations. As they approach their thirties, the women confront their desires, fears, and the changing dynamics of their relationships.

Critical Reception

The Lemon Sisters was met with a largely negative reception from critics, with many finding its plot meandering and its characters underdeveloped. While some appreciated the performances of the lead actresses and the nostalgic setting, the film struggled to find a cohesive narrative or impactful emotional resonance.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a lack of focus and a predictable narrative.
  • Performances are generally praised, but cannot save the weak script.
  • The nostalgic setting of Key West is one of the film's few redeeming qualities.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for 'The Lemon Sisters' is not readily available. However, general audience reception appears to be lukewarm, with criticisms often mirroring those of professional critics regarding plot and character development.

Fun Fact

Despite being released in 1990, the film was shot in 1987 and experienced significant delays in its release due to distribution and editing issues.

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