I'm surprised to see such dreadful reviews for this movie- I actually quite enjoyed it. Yes it lacks any real depth or intricacy but it is wholly enjoyable, pleasantly titillating and the relationships that develop are actually quite interesting. If this was American it would probably be unwatchable but the French are often able to elevate a movie by charm alone.
39 Reviews
Trashy, shallow, and occasionally fun
MsrHulot24 January 2021
Bad movie but realistic characters
annabd-0184017 December 2021
Warning: Spoilers
The movie overall is exactly as bad as you'd expect; premise, plot, everything.
However, as the women start getting to know the boys better, it becomes clear that nor the older women are more mature, neither the boys are superficial, immature assholes necessarily. We each look for different things in different points in life, and we all carry our baggage. Also, the movie was a bit feminist in a way that I didn't find cringeworthy. It managed to show that older men and older women may, for various reasons, choose to engage romantically with younger people and have fun, and there's nothing wrong with that. Therefore, I have chosen to give it an almost average score.
However, as the women start getting to know the boys better, it becomes clear that nor the older women are more mature, neither the boys are superficial, immature assholes necessarily. We each look for different things in different points in life, and we all carry our baggage. Also, the movie was a bit feminist in a way that I didn't find cringeworthy. It managed to show that older men and older women may, for various reasons, choose to engage romantically with younger people and have fun, and there's nothing wrong with that. Therefore, I have chosen to give it an almost average score.
Pelican was the best
isajademarilyn10 May 2021
Not a good film, and not a comedy
play-me-a-symphony17 July 2020
This is one of those movies where each scene by itself is fine, as are the actors and the scenery, but all those scenes put together make for a senseless boring misogynistic story that is not even tied together at the end. And, it's not funny, there was exactly one moment in the film where I laughed (and, mostly because I was waiting to laugh for an hour by that point), all the rest of it was tedious drama and awkward moments that one keeps hoping would end up making some sense at the end, but they never do. What a loss of time. Another problem with this film is the way it portrays women of (all ages) as weak, clingy, hung up on men, ready to sleep with anyone willing and then getting obsessed with them. The only way a woman, according to this film, can leave a man is when another man takes her away from him. Men take women or leave them, women have no agency and no core. Even the female friendship, which is supposed to be central to the story, is shown as being shallow and fickle - it's not a friendship, it's a tolerance or usage, when it's convenient. I am disappointed with this movie, especially because it employs a good acting crew, and I feel sorry for the women who played in it. For the men too, in fact. Save yourself some time and skip this sorry attempt at humor. Go watch Pretty Ugly People on youtube, if you want an engaging relationships comedy.
Just Awful
atomicis19 July 2020
Man, I don't know where to begin. Absolutely inane plot that drags along at a snail's pace. Sex scenes that start like a bad porno but then just end before it gets interesting. Save yourself the time and just watch porn if that's why you're interested in this flick; pornos have a better-developed plot.
Feel good movie
rum255024 July 2020
There is no deep storyline here. However, I enjoyed the beach atmosphere, beautiful people, erotic scenes, lovely music and hilarious nature of some scenes. This is a very good movie if you want to chill out a bit without making your mind exhausted.
What did I just watch
dehakilickaya14 August 2020
Honestly it was one of the worst films I have ever seen. Don't get me wrong I wasn't expecting much in the first place but this film still managed to disappoint me.
I will keep this review spoiler-free so I won't talk about the plot. Oh sorry there is no plot. This film just feels like watching random scenes that have no connection with each other. There are so many random characters who have literally zero purpose or point in the film. (Ex?-crazy girlfriend? Random guy with 6 year old son?) So many random scenes happen and lead to nowhere. The ending was a huge mess as well. After an hour and a half, I wasn't sure if it could get any worse but wow it actually did.
The pacing was also terrible. At times it was very fast and you couldn't tell what was happening and generally it was just painfully slow. Again you sit through a random conversation for ten minutes which leads to nowhere.
Yet there are comments about how this film excelled at reflecting the theme women empowerment when it only portrayed middle aged single women as clingy, easily over-attached and weak. Let's not kid ourselves here.
Just a horrible film with weak and unfunny jokes. Don't waste your time with this mess.
I will keep this review spoiler-free so I won't talk about the plot. Oh sorry there is no plot. This film just feels like watching random scenes that have no connection with each other. There are so many random characters who have literally zero purpose or point in the film. (Ex?-crazy girlfriend? Random guy with 6 year old son?) So many random scenes happen and lead to nowhere. The ending was a huge mess as well. After an hour and a half, I wasn't sure if it could get any worse but wow it actually did.
The pacing was also terrible. At times it was very fast and you couldn't tell what was happening and generally it was just painfully slow. Again you sit through a random conversation for ten minutes which leads to nowhere.
Yet there are comments about how this film excelled at reflecting the theme women empowerment when it only portrayed middle aged single women as clingy, easily over-attached and weak. Let's not kid ourselves here.
Just a horrible film with weak and unfunny jokes. Don't waste your time with this mess.
Movie I'd like (to) forget?
kosmasp17 October 2020
It's not that bad, though the rating here suggests that some do feel that way. One thing is for sure: not all movies are made to make you feel comfortable. And a movie called Milf (I am assuming you know what that really stands for) is prone to make people cringe. Some of the dialog is even aimed at people who take offense by what some are calling cougars.
And while this isn't the best movie or drama I've seen, I would say it's more than decent. Yes some of the things and decisions are annoying, but these are human beings and even when they cry and seem unreasonable, you can understand why they act that way. Overall fun and light, with some digs at old versus young. Not all the jokes work mind you, but enough to make this an entertaining watch. If you don't mind some nudity and sexual situations that occur (with the dialog to match that)
And while this isn't the best movie or drama I've seen, I would say it's more than decent. Yes some of the things and decisions are annoying, but these are human beings and even when they cry and seem unreasonable, you can understand why they act that way. Overall fun and light, with some digs at old versus young. Not all the jokes work mind you, but enough to make this an entertaining watch. If you don't mind some nudity and sexual situations that occur (with the dialog to match that)
Not great, but conveys the message pretty clear and strongly
moviebluffhere25 July 2020
The movie does not open in a promising way, however in hindsight it ends up making pretty much sense. Sex scenes are not sexy, with not forced nudity. Some dialogues might be a little misogynistic but then they try to put a kind of male into perspective. Overall a decent one time watch.
Bad
ibrakecabra20 July 2020
Where to start? In the first 5 minutes you can see you're in for a very weak movie! The directing, the plot and the worst, the acting! The acting is so bad in this movie you ask yourself how are those people actors! It's hard to go throw all the film, it's a very cringy one!
Valid Points Played Out
wildsyd11821 July 2020
It's a hot & humid summer here in Chicago which is typically the ripest romantic season but as we're still in the middle of this pandemic it hasn't felt quite as it should so I personally appreciated the softcore steamy escape to the south of France. I found empowering women themes played out, challenges to double standards, & some funny jabs at adult websites leading to underwhelming "sleepy time". HAH. I'd say a fun flick for a girls (or guys) night or solo wine & Netflix sesh. I'm a 30yo female. I noticed all the acclaimed critics almost all male... lame! They didn't get it?!
Fun movie about the complexities of older women and their relationships
myralynortiz19 July 2022
Don't expect anything too deep when watching this movie. It literally feels like cracking open a beer and letting oneself unwind/unravel.
There's no captivating plot, but as an older woman (I'm going on 45), it was fun to see gorgeous French women in the same age group as I am having non-commital relationships and enjoying themselves. They do touch (very briefly) on how society looks at relationships strangely - ok for older men to be with younger females, but not accepting of older women with younger males.
It was cute and funny. Don't expect everlasting love. That was never the point of the plot or movie. Go in with a carefree, open-minded mentality and you'll enjoy the movie better that way.
There's no captivating plot, but as an older woman (I'm going on 45), it was fun to see gorgeous French women in the same age group as I am having non-commital relationships and enjoying themselves. They do touch (very briefly) on how society looks at relationships strangely - ok for older men to be with younger females, but not accepting of older women with younger males.
It was cute and funny. Don't expect everlasting love. That was never the point of the plot or movie. Go in with a carefree, open-minded mentality and you'll enjoy the movie better that way.
Cute But Not Much here
tkdlifemagazine26 August 2022
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marc_579125 September 2021
Don't loose your time
vprecup18 August 2020
Stay 100 km apart from this movie
singhnishantt28 March 2022
Not a Comedy nothing very special, but it captures the vacation/summer vibe very well.
YamitVlife10 July 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Only while i looked at other reviews i was kinda shocked that this was supposed to be a comedy, im glad i did not watch it with the expactation of a comedy.
I think it is more like a lighthearted drama, nothing to serious in the setting of summer and beach which give it a vacation vibe.
Do not expect an exeptional plot, it is pretty basic, i cared more about the summer vibe.
It looked very well made.
The acting looked absolutly fine to me, but on the other hand i did saw it with german dubbing, so this might did concealed some bad acting.
I was pretty much suprised that it was more like a serious movie especially with this movie title.
I think it is more like a lighthearted drama, nothing to serious in the setting of summer and beach which give it a vacation vibe.
Do not expect an exeptional plot, it is pretty basic, i cared more about the summer vibe.
It looked very well made.
The acting looked absolutly fine to me, but on the other hand i did saw it with german dubbing, so this might did concealed some bad acting.
I was pretty much suprised that it was more like a serious movie especially with this movie title.
not worthy for your spent time
sofyan-hakim898 August 2021
The movie running with very messy plot and unfocus story line, there's no character development at all i left the movie after 1 hour watching, and i just realise that's so much thing that i can do in 1 hour despite spent the time with this pointless movie.
Name of the song that's played in the background at around 55:00 minutes please if anybody know the name of the song and singer name please tell me I'm in love with that song.
aambedkar-6753510 October 2021
Please tell me the name of the song and singer name played in the background at 55:00 minutes I do know the name of the song it's called Tik Tak it's written their but I can't find the name of the singer. I've checked half of the song with the same name but still I can't find it😭😭💔
Khan Review
zkzuber2 December 2021
Who is going to believe guys in twenties will fall in love with women in fifties. It's ok practically having sex but expecting to take it seriously is a joke, it's possible only if the women is filthy rich but some one who is randomly on vacation after break up from husband.
I was atleast expecting few erotic scenes but it disappointed in that department too.
Don't waste your time it's neither erotic nor comedy.
I was atleast expecting few erotic scenes but it disappointed in that department too.
Don't waste your time it's neither erotic nor comedy.
Fall in love again
faer_kr16 July 2020
A French romantic comedy.
It's about some forty-something friends who go to a beach house to sell it and spend time together, but their plans change when some twenty-somethings try to seduce them.
Quality.
Entertaining.
Good physicists and good performances.
Pleasant sexual jokes, as well as sarcasms.
The nudes and the careful sexual scenes and very French.
Can a man be with a younger woman and nobody says anything, but if a woman with someone younger is attacked in prejudice? That explores this movie.
It talks about mature and young love, of loving yourself at any age, highlights the value of women, of relationships that give security, that there is no age to love and value yourself.
In fact this topic is not new: Naomi Watts handles it very well in the drama "Adore", as well as Catherine Zeta-Jones in "My second time" falling in love with men younger than them.
MILF Island.
morrison-dylan-fan16 September 2021
Warning: Spoilers
Returning home late at night after spending an excellent day in Birmingham with a friend,I decided to end the night by watching a Comedy flick. Aware of this movie after the attention that the title got when it was released,I decided to discover what the mums got up to on their holiday.
View on the film:
Skinny dipping with her two close friends, lead actress Axelle Laffont makes her feature film directing debut by closely working with Polisse (2011-also reviewed) cinematographer Pierre Aim to brew a frothy, cheeky Comedy atmosphere of snappy gross-out Comedy gags from the mishaps of the pals, who bond with lads in glossy panning shots and dissolves on glittering beaches with a permanent scotching hot sun.
Clearly a wish- fulfillment project, Axelle Laffont, Marie-Josee Croze & Virginie Ledoyen give enthusiastic performances as Elise,Sonia and Cecile, thanks to the trio performing one-liners with flirty grins, that the trio match with seductive smiles enticing sensuality which steams up in the sleazy set-pieces.
Making the lads eye candy who get an education from the three friends in the bedroom, the writers make the holiday romances skin-deep, to instead focus on the three ladies re-discovering their self-confidence on being desirable,with the writers doing very well at highlighting in the intimate sequences the ageism the pals have experienced,as the MILFs fulfill their fantasies.
View on the film:
Skinny dipping with her two close friends, lead actress Axelle Laffont makes her feature film directing debut by closely working with Polisse (2011-also reviewed) cinematographer Pierre Aim to brew a frothy, cheeky Comedy atmosphere of snappy gross-out Comedy gags from the mishaps of the pals, who bond with lads in glossy panning shots and dissolves on glittering beaches with a permanent scotching hot sun.
Clearly a wish- fulfillment project, Axelle Laffont, Marie-Josee Croze & Virginie Ledoyen give enthusiastic performances as Elise,Sonia and Cecile, thanks to the trio performing one-liners with flirty grins, that the trio match with seductive smiles enticing sensuality which steams up in the sleazy set-pieces.
Making the lads eye candy who get an education from the three friends in the bedroom, the writers make the holiday romances skin-deep, to instead focus on the three ladies re-discovering their self-confidence on being desirable,with the writers doing very well at highlighting in the intimate sequences the ageism the pals have experienced,as the MILFs fulfill their fantasies.
Don't watch!!!
austrum7 February 2021
We got it ladies. Your husbands left you for a newer model. This movie seems to be an attempt to revenge for the women in their menopause. It doesn't succeed very well. The movie shouldn't be marked as a comedy but a fantasy. No men in their 20:s are interested in climacteric Crones if they don't get paid as the young Actors in this movie.
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