Film Review – The Hot Flashes

“The Hot Flashes” is exactly the film one would expect from such a
title. It’s a specific movie made for a specific audience, and while
there’s nothing inherently wrong with a softball pitch, it feels a
little strange to be so far removed from the point of view director
Susan Seidelman is working to illuminate. Thankfully, there’s a little
more to the feature than a stream of menopause jokes, with “The Hot
Flashes” more of a sporting comedy than a lament for the loss of
menstrual cycles. While its predictability is a foregone conclusion,
Seidelman manages to keep the picture approachable and occasionally
amusing, smartly utilizing the varied gifts of the cast, who often look
stunned to be starring in a basketball comedy.
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