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<P><STRONG><FONT size=3>Hiya Folks!</FONT></STRONG></P>
<P><STRONG><FONT size=3>While I am painfully aware there are some bone-headed,
and smarty-pants critics out there who will pan anything that doesn't have huge
special effects or young, beautiful people saving mankind
while dressed in spandex costumes, there are still a few critics out
there who have their head on straight!</FONT></STRONG></P>
<P><STRONG><FONT size=3>One of these is national-known critic Leonard
Maltin!</FONT></STRONG></P>
<P><STRONG><FONT size=3>Here is his review of the new Michael Douglas/Diane
Keaton dramedy "And So It Goes", which starts TODAY at the Avon
Theater!!<BR><BR></FONT><FONT size=4>Showtimes for "AND SO IT
GOES"<BR></FONT></STRONG><STRONG><FONT size=4>FRI: (4:00) - 7:00<BR>SAT: (1:00)
- (4:00) - 7:00<BR>MON, TUES & WED: 6:30</FONT></STRONG></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial><STRONG><FONT color=#000080 size=4>AND SO IT GOES reviewed
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<P><FONT color=#000080 face=Arial>I’m sure some critics will be dismissive of
<I>And So It Goes</I>, writing it off as just another “geezer pleaser” (to use
the term coined by <I>Variety </I>for entertainment that appeals to an older
crowd). But this sweet film deserves a break, especially as it offers juicy
leading roles to Michael Douglas and Diane Keaton. Neither one of them sloughs
off this romantic yarn: these are conscientious actors and it’s a pleasure to
watch them work together.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT color=#000080 face=Arial>The screenplay, by Mark Andrus (<I>As Good As
It Gets</I>), isn’t daring or highly original, but it offers its stars a vehicle
that calls on both their comedic and dramatic chops. Director Rob Reiner knows
this territory well and handles the material with an admirably light touch,
making the most of the story’s Connecticut setting.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT color=#000080 face=Arial>Douglas plays a foul-tempered real-estate
salesman who hasn’t had a happy moment since his wife died. He lives in a modest
waterfront apartment and makes a habit of irritating his fellow
tenants—including the nice woman next door (Keaton), who works as a lounge
singer. She, too, is still mourning the loss of a spouse, but comes to Douglas’
aid when he is suddenly given the responsibility of caring for his 10-year-old
granddaughter.</FONT></P>
<P><FONT color=#000080 face=Arial>Both actors bring conviction to their roles.
Douglas isn’t being cute when he’s curt with people: he’s genuinely rude and
doesn’t care. Keaton projects great warmth and does a beautiful job singing a
handful of standards. (If she weren’t any good in those nightclub scenes the
whole film would collapse.)</FONT></P>
<P><FONT face=Arial><FONT color=#000080>Few movies are destined to please every
segment of the audience. <I>Transformers</I> fans might find this film boring or
irrelevant; I could say the same about their favorite summer release. But as
someone who has admired Douglas and Keaton for years and welcomes a respite from
noisy summertime fare, I had a good time with <I>And So It Goes</I>.</FONT>
<STRONG>(Leonard Maltin used with permission)</STRONG></FONT></P>
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