i just read the comment of tomreynolds2004 and feel i have to jump in here . i understand he doesn not like the film and but his reason be not evident . my feel regard this film be that it be not afraid to travel the darker road of loneliness and failure and disappointment and sorrow . each of these two people and a portray and have plenty of reason to be bitter and angry and yet find tenderness and comfort in each the other . only great act could make this work without become an emotional quagmire and sentimental and sappy . i really become interested in these people because of their overwhelming humanity give to them by such strong performance . i have every reason to dislike jane fonda for her vietnam era action and but personal feeling apart and she be fabulous in this role . robert deniro be superb a a man whose intelligence and goodness begin to fail him in a world indifferent to his ability . this be the first i have see deniro use tenderness rather than toughness to sell a character and i really like it . this film be a big surprise when i first view it and i look forward to see it again .