This past weekend, my mum and I went to the movies on a “Mommy and me” date. We decided to see Home Again (we are too afraid of clowns to watch It). Home Again is produced by Nancy Meyers (The Holiday), directed by her daughter Hallie Meyers-Shyer, and stars Reese Witherspoon.
Home Again is a romantic-comedy (or divorce comedy depending on how you look at it) about Alice Kinney, a recently separated mother of two who moves back into her deceased Hollywood legend father’s home. On the night of her 40th birthday, she meets three young aspiring filmmakers and drunkenly takes them home with her, which leads them to stay with her for a period of time. The film was more like three young hunky versions of Mary Poppins. They take care of the children, give Alice advice and make life much more enjoyable. Of course you add the romantic aspect between Alice and Harry and the ex-husband Austin coming into the picture for a conflict to arise.
My absolute favorite part about the film is the house, the main set where all the going-ons take place. Conflicts arise and resolutions are made in this house. It’s a gorgeous 1920s home in the Brentwood, CA area. Fun little fact, I found out on the house used in Home Again was previously owned by supermodel Cindy Crawford and then Jennifer Garner & Ben Affleck in the mid-2000s. Cote de Texas explores the history of the house’s interior design and even found pictures.
Home Again is a great “Mommy and me” date movie. It’s the tamest PG-13 movie I have seen in years. It’s a refreshing film amidst a deep sea of superhero blockbusters and their sequels, remakes and the too-often fight against Netflix binge-watching. Reese Witherspoon is bubbly as always and the film flows smoothly. If you need a simple feel-good film, then this is for you.
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