Emily Aberg What a humanizing, funny and sad portrait of life. This documentary shows the octogenarian cast as people, rather than stereotypes or tropes, and it made me realize that's so often how I see the elderly. The movie doesn't assuage any fears you may as a viewer have about getting old and death. But it does portray the people in our midst who think about it more often than many of us, and how they behave in their day-to-day lives. The cast is so different from the non-elderly in some obvious ways, but it also shows similarities and flaws we all share, and it's done in a way that's respectful and true. It's a great movie, and I look forward to more from this director.

Joseph Butoryak (TriggerJerk) I saw this last night at our Erie Art Museum's Wednesday night film series. From the trailer, I was prepared for a funny movie about an elderly horn dog chasing the widows around the cafeteria. What I saw was a funny, touching glimpse into a side of a retirement home where cameras rarely visit.These were actual, genuine people, not roughly drawn caricatures. Most had flaws, and no attempt was made to gloss over them. It turned into a view into the personalities of the (non) actors, and had me wondering how they had to come to be there, in, as Sam said, "This, to me, is paradise. Paradise" Quite a far cry from the comedy I had expected. If you have the chance, I highly recommend it.And did you notice that the director Jared Scheib is only 26 years young? And remember, this movie was made about four years ago? Remarkable.The sole reason for my not giving the full 10 score is that I wish it were longer than 58 minutes. I would enjoy a longer look at these rapidly fading marvels, and admire their fascinating lives.

herold4 I could not wait to share this movie with my girlfriend. What an inspiring story of a man who makes the most of his life. This movie has depth that few movies have. Sam Berger is an 88 year old living at a retirement home in Dallas. He is very charismatic and pursues the women at the retirement home. He is not manipulative, but he does seem to have a way with the women there. I think he is the perfect example of how one can enjoy life when they get old. I hope to get a copy of the DVD and share it with my family and girlfriend as soon as possible. It seems that few elderly people are able to see that the true beauty of life is the relationships we form and the attitude we have. Jared Scheib even said that Sam's attitude is what made his such a magnetic character.

jordanknightkaye This documentary shines an eye-opening light onto an age in every life that often does not have enough recognition and is rarely talked about. A beautiful perspective from a hilarious yet realistic Sam Berger provides very real insight into life in a nursing home. The director allows you to place yourself within each moment with the careful attention to detail, facial expressions, and quotes. Hopeful and heart-breaking at the same time, this documentary shows lovely detail on a destination at which some of us may very well arrive.If this is somewhere I may end up in my future, I look forward to it. Overall an extremely moving story, very highly recommended!