While George and Edith (Andy Garcia and Vera Farmiga) are checking out schools with their kids, they find a romance. Although it doesn't start that way! Edith is a wild child, and talks George into doing all sorts of terrible things. Although he goes along pretty willingly. The kids are played by Taissa Farmiga and Spencer Lofranco, and are completely embarrassed by their parents. Like all kids. This one goes pretty slow, but it seems to be aimed at a younger audience. Except for the swearing. I didn't see the chemistry that we are supposed to feel between George and Edith. Granted, first "dates" are always awkward, so maybe i'm expecting too much. It's a little uneven... they go from joking around to being very serious, and back again. Kind of odd timing. And at exactly an hour, things get really strange. No more said. Special appearance by Tom Skerritt. They have Garcia made up like Doug Levy, with the bow tie and glasses, so I can't help wondering if the part was written for Levy. But the take-away for me was that all four of the main characters were profoundly changed by that one day visit to the college. Each in their own way. It's okay. Directed by Adam Rodgers. Written by Rodgers and Glenn German.
Review of At Middleton
