Matrixston Wow! Such a good movie.

Pluskylang Great Film overall

Mathilde the Guild Although I seem to have had higher expectations than I thought, the movie is super entertaining.

Francene Odetta It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.

Bryan Kluger Chilean director Sebastian Lelio's film, 'Gloria' is the poster child for how to make a great romantic comedy. Sure, there are many of these types of movies that have come before it, but none have their main character pushing 60, and none have been executed this well. As we've seen over and over again with the rom-com genre, things can get a bit clichéd, silly, and just downright dumb.Whether it be the uglier supporting role who garners laughs, the montage sequence with the vintage up-beat song, or dialogue that makes you want to vomit, I'm sure we can all agree that these aspects plague a lot of romantic comedies. However, that is definitely not the case with 'Gloria'. It just succeeds on every level. And when you think a certain scene will implode with silliness or clichés, it doesn't.Instead, 'Gloria' tells a very smart, quiet, and charming tale about a 58-year old woman who is looking to start her life over, by having a bit of fun. The amazing Paulina Garcia plays Gloria, who has been divorced for ten years and has two kids out of the house. Gloria does not want to spend her days moping around her place, or miserable at her good job, so she decides to put herself out there. She hits up some of the trendy 30-something bars and nightclubs in town, and meets several men.There is some great flirting, but nothing seems to ever work out in Gloria's favor. After all, she is pushing 60. There doesn't seem to be a guy that can turn her on the way she wants until she meets Rodolfo (Sergio Hernandez), a man a few years older than her who is recently divorced, and has a very witty and charming attitude.He is a sweet and gentile man, and the two hit it off very well. From paint-ball, to nightclubs, to dancing, and even sex, Rodolfo and Gloria seem like a match made in heaven. But Rodolfo has a few issues and never wants to meet confrontation head on, and instead he slips out in the middle of the night per se to avoid any conflict. He even puts his older dependent daughters (who use him) in front instead of Gloria. Meanwhile, Gloria must face some of her struggles in a world where being single at 60 isn't ideal.There are so many instances where this movie could have failed, but it never hit that low. Even as Gloria deals with her ex husband, and new dates, it never strays into clichéd territory as Gloria is always level headed and smart. And Lelio's eye for this rom-com is flawless. Even the sex scenes with these older couples are done gracefully, and show their bodies with an unflinching eye. After watching this, you'll want to spend more time with Gloria. Highly-recommended.

Red_Identity Many will definitely find this too slow or boring, but to call such a realistic film "boring" is to deny the very existence of our lives. It's realistic, almost to a fault, about a relationship that seems to have problems in very unexpected, different ways than what we're used to. Paulina Garcia really is fantastic here, holding the emotional chords of the film well and keeping it great balance between everything happening on screen. She's moving and deeply effective with just a look, definitely a fantastic performance. The film around her is very good, good enough to withhold such great work. Definitely recommended, good for a watch and sure to stay with some people.

akash_sebastian 'Gloria' is a simple, charming and thought-provoking movie. Going through the last stage of life without a partner, to share it with, can be a really tedious and sad journey. This is the story of the daily life of a divorced mother-of-two, whose children are already settled in their life. She visits clubs, house gatherings, etc., all in the search of a decent and suitable man with whom she can spend the rest of her life with. Not only is it a tiring thing to do at that point of your life, but because of the person's maturity and experience in life, the person won't settle for someone random just for the sake of it.The movie might seem quite simple to many, and it is, in many ways. But the subtle way in which the humour, joy, and sadness are shown keeps you intrigued till the end, and makes you wish that you or anyone you love doesn't have to go through such a phase.It's Paulina García's acting as titular character that holds the movie together' Gloria's intelligence, perseverance and dignity shine through radiantly through Miss Garcia.

CinemaClown Age is just a number & you're never too old to stop following what the heart desires. Gloria centres on a divorced but free-spirited old woman who is trying to beat the loneliness & old age by going to singles' parties where she meets a former naval officer with whom she becomes romantically involved with & even dreams of a permanent relationship. But things aren't really as simple as they seem on the surface which later forces Gloria to confront her own secrets.This was the Chilean entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 86th Academy Awards & although it didn't impress me apart from a couple of things, there are many moments that'll make its viewers' smile. The best thing about Gloria is the character arc of Gloria herself, which is eminently illustrated on the screen by Paulina García in what is a scintillating & show- sweeping performance. The other thing I liked about it was the use of music.On an overall scale, Gloria can be viewed as a coming-of-age story set in old age & on a superficial level is simply about the celebration of life. Paulina García is definitely the best thing about this film but that doesn't mean its other aspects are a let-down by any means. The direction is fine, the script is intriguing but all these didn't really ring any bell like I was expecting it to but I do admire what it was trying to express.A good film that promises a fun ride but stumbles a little during its middle act, Gloria is by no means a great film but then by no means it's bad either. It didn't work for me but the story it has is pretty satisfactory for a mainstream audience.