After 7 seasons as Grace and Frankie, the undeniable chemistry between Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin has been established. For this film, Fonda plays a character headed to a college friend’s funeral with the intention of killing her husband (Malcolm McDowell). Along the way she re-teams with her longtime friend (Lily Tomlin) and it becomes more about their relationship than the murder. The trailer makes it look like a comedy, but there are virtually no laffs, even though Tomlin’s crusty attitude does make for some fun moments. The 2 women are working their typical types, so there’s nothing new: Fonda’s the beauty with issues, while Tomlin plays a lesbian. The duo’s chemistry is the only thing that resonates in this film and they’ve done it much better before. 
(2 / 5)
