there are worse ideas for movies and certainly worse casts, and Michael Lembeck's genial, predictable comedy rolls along on well-worn tracks elevated by the class and commitment of actors who've earned our affection over decades of work
just like the card game that brings its characters together, this run-of-the-mill film could have an upside: providing a bridge for conversation between generations
all in all, "Queen Bees" is a milquetoast affair, akin to an extended "Golden Girls" episode, only with a little more drama and a lot less wit. The by-the-numbers film is not hard to sit through; but its lofty, worthwhile message doesn't feel earned
a stellar cast graces this modest comedy about late-life love; The writing and directing are highly uneven, but "Queen Bees" is made generally watchable by a veritable Who's Who of vintage talent
a lightweight but likable comedy set primarily in a retirement community; Ellen Burstyn and James Caan head an unusually strong cast of familiar faces in director Michael Lembeck's indie crowd-pleaser