Rejuvenating Sip: Arthur’s Whisky Movie Review
Director: Stephen Cookson
Writer: Alexis Zegerman (Screenplay)
Writer: Julia Stuart, Stephen Cookson (Story)
Cast
- Patricia Hodge (The Elephant Man)
- Diane Keaton (Maybe I Do)
- Lulu
- Hannah Howland (The Watchers)
- Esme Lonsdale
- Genevieve Gaunt (Dusty and Me)
Plot: Three elderly ladies drink a whisky which makes them younger
Runtime: 1 Hour 34 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Arthur’s Whisky starts when Joan’s (Hodge) inventor husband passes away. Her two best friends Linda (Keaton) and Susan (Lulu) come to keep her company and make a surprise discovery. They learn Joan’s husband had created a drink which makes them young again.
Now, Joan (Lonsdale), Linda (Gaunt) and Susan (Howland) must navigate the world as a young person. This leads to them going back and enjoying the things they missed in life as they know life is starting to catch up with them.
Verdict on Arthur’s Whisky
Arthur’s Whisky is a comedy following three older women who discover one of their late husbands made a potion to make them young again. They decide to relive their youth for the limited time it works. It sees them discover more and challenge the regrets they have from their life.
This is an enjoyable comedy showing that you are never too old to enjoy your life. It has the fantasy elements of an elixir of youth, which adds plenty of charm to the story unfolding. The three leads are a joy to watch with Patricia Hodge, Diane Keaton and Lulu getting everything out of their roles. It also shows that lifelong friendships will keep you happy, even if you are living different lives.
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Final Thoughts – Arthur’s Whisky is an enjoyable comedy about making the most of life.
