I enjoy watching character driven movies, especially ones that feature stars that I've grown up with that are actually from my parent's generation more than mine.
Poms is one of those kind of movies. It stars Diane Keaton alongside iconic Australian actor, Jacki Weaver.
Promoted as an uplifting comedy about a group of female retirees who, despite several obstacles, form a cheerleading squad, the film also explores some more serious themes (albeit not very deeply).
Poms is a fine movie with some laugh out loud moments. The cast do their best with what little character development they are given, since the majority of the films focus is Diane's character, Martha, the driving force of the squad.
Overall I liked the film but the story is somewhat choppy with unearned character moments, and attitudes that seem a little outdated in a more socially aware era.
For example, in the beginning of the movie we meet Martha, who seems to have lead a very solitary life in her later years,…
Poms is one of those kind of movies. It stars Diane Keaton alongside iconic Australian actor, Jacki Weaver.
Promoted as an uplifting comedy about a group of female retirees who, despite several obstacles, form a cheerleading squad, the film also explores some more serious themes (albeit not very deeply).
Poms is a fine movie with some laugh out loud moments. The cast do their best with what little character development they are given, since the majority of the films focus is Diane's character, Martha, the driving force of the squad.
Overall I liked the film but the story is somewhat choppy with unearned character moments, and attitudes that seem a little outdated in a more socially aware era.
For example, in the beginning of the movie we meet Martha, who seems to have lead a very solitary life in her later years,…
