Sweet Charity Review of Cocoon: The Return

Cocoon: The Return (1988)

"No one ever gets old, no one ever gets sick, and no one ever dies."

[8/10 · 27 May 2001]

***SPOILERS*** ***SPOILERS*** This movie got really bad reviews... but I think it's almost just as good as the first one! Sure... it hasn't got the BEST plot in the world... but the cute older people return! That's enough to make me watch it! (Note: Bit of a spoiler coming up here... but not TOO in depth) Wilford Brimley and Maureen Stapleton again do a fine job as they contemplate whether to stay with their beloved daughter and grandson, or to return to the planet of Antarea. Jack Gilford again shines... this time with Elaine Stritch! Jessica Tandy and Hume Cronyn give an especially moving performance as his leukemia returns... and she's hit by a car. (VERY depressing point in the movie... it'll bring tears to your eyes) And, saving the best for last, Gwen Verdon and Don Ameche... again, bringing a sparkle to their parts and doing a wonderful job! (I must say though... it's kind of weird that they made Bess pregnant.... considering Gwen was 63 and all at the time...) A definite must see... but only after you've seen the first!