Have you seen the recently released movie POMS starring Diane Keaton?
First, I must admit . . . I would never have picked this movie on my own. Movie tickets are expensive; I normally do not pick a comedy that is just as good on my television set as it is in the theater. However, my girlfriends chose to see this movie and invited me to join them. As a result, I elected to go more to spend time with them than to see the movie.
I knew nothing about the story line in POMS; consequently, I had a preconceived idea that it was a comedy focusing on aging cheerleaders. Having been a cheerleader in both high school and college, I thought – why not – maybe it will spark a memory or two and blend it with some laughter. To my surprise and delight, I misjudged POMS. There is a great deal more to this movie than meets the eye – or the critics’ reviews. It is not solely about cheerleaders or . . . aging cheerleaders. I do not want to give away too much of the simple — yet heartfelt – plot, but – rest assured – there are many life’s lessons during this ninety-one minute film. Yes . . . I laughed . . . all of us did . . . but several times emotions ran raw through my body and tears filled my eyes. It’s a story of loneliness, friendship and finding purpose in one’s life – no matter how old – or young – a person is. On multiple occasions, it tugs dramatically at the viewer’s heart.
For those of you who are traveling through your “golden years,” you will draw more sensitive, poignant feelings about the quality of life and the need to have a reason to wake up in the morning. Jacki Weaver, Pam Grier, Rhea Perlman, Phyllis Somerville, and Carol Sutton are a few of the female actresses who surround Keaton and evoke laughter. For those viewers who are younger and cannot yet fathom life with silver hair, sagging skin and wrinkles – if you look closely – you might actually take home a valuable life lesson after viewing teen beauty Alisha Boe and Charlie Tahan’s well-acted auxiliary roles.
The professional critics have labeled POMS a “loser” . . . but I disagree. If you are looking for an action-packed, computer generated, mindless blockbuster, then POMS is not for you. However, if you are looking for a movie with a touching story line that will make an imprint on your heart . . . gather some friends and go to this movie. Celebrate FRIENDSHIP! You will be entertained and rewarded for your time and your ticket price.
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