Old Buddies
Old Buddies

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Old Buddies

2021
Movie
110 min
French

Pierrot is serene and has no fear of his premature death. He asks his childhood friend Jacques to help him end his days well. This unusual approach will lead the two friends to a peaceful end.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users75%
Director: Alex PoGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

Two estranged childhood friends reunite decades later for a road trip across America. As they confront their past mistakes and shared memories, they also face the harsh realities of aging and the lingering tensions that once drove them apart. The journey becomes a poignant exploration of friendship, regret, and the possibility of reconciliation.

Critical Reception

Old Buddies received a mixed to positive reception, with many critics praising the performances of its lead actors, particularly David Strathairn, and the film's heartfelt exploration of aging friendships. However, some found the pacing to be slow and the narrative predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Strong performances from the veteran cast anchor the film.

  • A touching, albeit slow-paced, examination of enduring friendships.

  • Deals with themes of aging and reconciliation with a gentle, reflective tone.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's emotional depth and the chemistry between the lead actors, finding it to be a relatable and moving story about friendship. Some viewers noted that the film's deliberate pace might not appeal to everyone.

Fun Fact

David Strathairn and Paul Cooper, who play lifelong friends in the film, had previously worked together on an episode of the television series 'The Sopranos' in 2007, though they did not share scenes in that production.

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