In her shoes

We went to the Printworks, Manchester (cinema) tonight, to have a random film given to us. Every second monday they have a deal where you turn up at 7pm, get given a ticket (without knowing what you are going to see), and go and see a new film. Usually you get a couple of weeks advance viewing of something.

Last time was lord of war, which was excellent, so we had high hopes for this one too. Unfortunately it was not to be. It was "In her shoes", starring Cameron Diaz, and, let's face it, a chick flick. Basically the story of a wild girl and her more frumpy sister, and their transition to a more stable state, it seemed overlong and a little slow. Most of the action takes place in a retirement home, where Shirley Maclaine out-acted either of the two younger stars effortlessly.

Not a terrible film, and I suppose quite well made, but not my cup of tea.

I'd give it 5 out of 10.