80 for Brady

80 For Brady sounds like 90 minutes of solid torture. But the good news is that it’s merely fairly bad. The leads don’t stretch themselves, but also do nothing to mar our sense of them as legends who deserve better material.

Far from a touchdown. We can do better for our icons than this.

A children’s film for pensioners, 80 For Brady is an absurd, silly mess. But in spite of itself — and thanks to the warm, genuine chemistry of its legendary leading ladies — it is sweet, and difficult to truly begrudge.

The film, alas, is wall-to-wall product placement, with NFL sequences, NFL players (Rob Gronkowski, anyone?) and NFL locations swamping the threadbare narrative.

It could have been one more late-career hurrah by Fonda and her fellow screen greats. Instead, 80 For Brady flubs the touchdown.

I can't believe this movie exists... I felt really embarrassed a lot of the time for these women.

80 for Brady is a fun movie whether you love football or are only aware of the Superbowl when you notice articles about the best commercials broadcast during the game.

A lot better than many will think - but perhaps a film you understand a little better if you a passionate sports fan. As you would expect with the calibre of the cast the comedy does hit when it needs to.

Sadly, Tomlin’s line delivery is wooden and inert, even with her “Grace and Frankie” costar Fonda&#59; she’s better doing deprecating physical humor or when paired with Brady.

The film is full of sitcom-level jokes, Screenwriting 101 plotting, and cameos from former Patriots stars that play out exactly as expected.