Somewhat reminiscent of the classic Stand by Me, Now and Then is a delightful, touching movie about four girls trying to come to terms with death, loyalty, and independence during the 1970s. Their reunion in the 1990s enables them to put the past in perspective and to reconfirm their need for each other.
Produced by Demi Moore, who also plays the adult version of one of the characters, ''Now and Then'' concentrates on the bumpy, bittersweet transition between childhood and adolescence. Loss of innocence, sexual awakening, the first glances at adult betrayals and disappointments -- that's all here, and played quite nicely by two corresponding quartets of actresses. Highlited with amazing performances from Christina Ricci, Thora Birch, Gabby Hoffman and Ashleigh Aston Moore.
Overall, the flick not particularly deep, but it's a good-natured, sprightly comedy that ought to find its most appreciative audience among preteens.
7.5/10
See It If You Liked: My Girl, Stand by Me, The Breakfast Club
-Luke Rowe
Produced by Demi Moore, who also plays the adult version of one of the characters, ''Now and Then'' concentrates on the bumpy, bittersweet transition between childhood and adolescence. Loss of innocence, sexual awakening, the first glances at adult betrayals and disappointments -- that's all here, and played quite nicely by two corresponding quartets of actresses. Highlited with amazing performances from Christina Ricci, Thora Birch, Gabby Hoffman and Ashleigh Aston Moore.
Overall, the flick not particularly deep, but it's a good-natured, sprightly comedy that ought to find its most appreciative audience among preteens.
7.5/10
See It If You Liked: My Girl, Stand by Me, The Breakfast Club
-Luke Rowe