Me
Me

Movie spotlight

Me

2012
Movie
6 min
French

Living in a strict and very regulated world, a man has to hide his homosexuality and dance, dance, until the moment he finds the strength to face these rules and reveal who he really is.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes42%
Metacritic42/100
Google Users63%
Director: Rob ReinerGenres: Comedy, Romance

Plot Summary

A widowed retired math teacher, who believes he is dying, decides to adopt a dog. He finds an abandoned Golden Retriever and names him "Rocket". The dog's unconditional love and his burgeoning relationship with his quirky neighbor help him to re-evaluate his life and his own mortality.

Critical Reception

Me received mixed reviews from critics, who found the premise heartwarming but the execution somewhat predictable and lacking depth. Audience reception was generally more positive, appreciating the performances and the film's sentimental tone.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers a gentle and sentimental look at aging and second chances, buoyed by its star power.

  • While heartfelt, the story treads familiar territory and lacks significant narrative surprises.

  • The chemistry between the lead actors is a highlight, adding warmth to the otherwise conventional plot.

Google audience: Audience reviews often praised the film for its charming performances, particularly from Morgan Freeman and Jane Fonda, and for its sweet, feel-good story that deals with themes of love and companionship in later life. Some viewers found it a bit slow-paced or predictable, but generally, it was seen as a pleasant and heartwarming movie.

Fun Fact

Rob Reiner initially considered casting his own wife, Penny Marshall, as the female lead before settling on Jane Fonda.

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