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As a psychologist I can't figure out what the husband's issues were exactly. I expected to learn more truth and couldn't understand what happened on their romantic night. In addition, I started to feel dragged down by the husband's persistent and relentless negativity and bullying. As the therapist pointed out he seemed scared but nothing ever came to light. Worth seeing with a warning: it's not uplifting if that's what you want and it's not completely honest.

Touching and brilliantly acted by Ms. Steep. A must see for anyone over 45.

Great story, wish it picked up a wee bit but nevertheless it was a life learning lesson that they have captured ever so gingerly. One can only wish for Happily ever after.

If you have nothing better to do and want to kill a couple of hours this is what to do. Not even close to what we were expecting.

Good movie. People aged 50+ can definitely relate to a lot of things in the movie.

A well-acted, touching, but not particularly ambitious little film.

Meryl Streep - well they don't get much better [than] her - but - this movie was just fluff and very very very predictable.

A very good, down-to-earth, movie with a great theme. Nice to be able to enjoy a show with a realistic theme that lifts up your spirit, rather than plunging it deeper into the turmoil and confusion of the day. So sick of the occult-based or violence peddling mentality of most of the crap being pushed down our throats today. Maybe it's time for some people to get back to reality and contribute to making this world the place it is meant to be - instead of what Hollywood wants to manipulate people into turning it into.

Roger Ebert began his review of Hope Springs with, “Hope Springs is not a great movie. ” “No surprise, ” he wrote. It is hardly incorrect as the “great” movie critic always is. The question is, however, what “great” is. Do audience expects “surprise” and “great” each time they step into a cinema? The answer depends on who is answering. It would be a “no” from a person who has known the story of Hope Springs, who has watched more than 100 movies, or who has known too well psychological counselling sessions. From a person with all these experiences, watching a movie could be for art appreciation not for surprise and thrill. Hope Springs is an art. Meryl Streep, Tommy Lee Jones, and perhaps also Steve Carell are “great” artists who turn endless talking sessions into an art with a psychological impact. The “surprise” is the precision and efficiency of their acting. Facial muscles, lights from eyes, hair, or a slight gesture such as buttoning a shirt, all become vehicles that express deep emotions for the audience to feel. When Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones turn cold, they turn cold without doing or saying much of anything but they send chills through our spines. This piece of “great” art will be studied for generations of actors to come. Shortcomings? As many literature-based movies, Hope Springs devotes every scene to its premeditated message. Every single shot has one and only purpose, that is, sexual intimacy. Pan-frying eggs repeatedly tell that someone craves sexual intimacy. It is also odd that all supporting actors were treated as insignificant as the background houses, trees, streets and weather. Nothing they do mean anything at all. This extremely calculated indifference to the rest of the world has rarely been experienced in other movies. On the other hand; however, even if these supporting roles do have their story lines, would we notice and care to remember them? Not really. The impression of Hope Spring will still bring out the best in two superior actors of our generation in displaying what acting is all about. What is remarkable is one cannot easily tell how they did it.

A movie definitely worth seeing. I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish. I have yet to see a Meryl Streep movie that I have not enjoyed. I did not consider this a chick flick as the story line is perfect for couples!!!

Loved it!! Went to see it with my boyfriend of 3.5 years (we are both in our late 20's) felt awkward at first as everyone in the theatre was much older than us. But it was a funny movie, with the perfect amount of "drama"... definitely recommend it... so relatable to many older relationships out there!

I used passes for this movie and I'm glad I did. This movie is definitely for an older crowd. I didn't enjoy it as much as my mom did.

Not your typical subject for a movie. This older couple has had no sex for more than four years and there is lack of intimacy between them in almost every way. For this reason alone it is worth a look. Although it is supposed to be a comedy, it takes a serious approach to the issue with a few good laughs thrown in. Well acted, I recommend it to older couples. It may offer valuable insights while it entertains you.

It's boring. And although it is classified as a comedy it is not funny. Once you realize you are not going to be laughing you try to get into the story. But the writing is bad, so unfortuately these fine actors had little to work with. Finally, while we applaud old people for having sex, watching them, (especially on a wide screen) is not a good idea. I usually love Meryl Streep's movies, but not this one.

I could relate to the "long" married couple. I laughed and I cried. What more can you ask from a movie? A "must see".

It was a nice movie. However, I was expecting more out of the story. I love Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones, but I felt that there were certain scenes that were actually boring and there were missed opportunities for really funny moments. The best lines were during the closing credits. I thought that Steve Carell’s character was also lacking and could have added so much more to the movie.

Horrible movie, it was like watching old people porn at some points. You don't see anything but you here noises. Not recommended at all.

Slow starting but quite funny in parts. Cast selection was perfect for their parts. I would see it again.

The movie was enjoyable, relatable and funny at times.