Age of Indiscretion: Sometimes the melodrama is just enough

If you're looking for a breezy watch that isn't afraid to be a little messy with its morals, Age of Indiscretion might hit the spot. It’s definitely for people who enjoy those old-school dramas where everyone talks in full sentences and wears hats indoors. If you hate slow-burn relationship stuff or characters who make questionable life choices for the sake of drama, skip it. You'll probably be bored to tears by the middle.

The whole thing kicks off with a publisher whose life is basically falling apart. His wife is off chasing a millionaire, and his business is tanking. It's the kind of setup that feels very 1930s. The dialogue is snappy, maybe a little too snappy sometimes, like the writers were terrified of a single second of silence.

There is this moment when the best-selling author waltzes in, and the lighting changes just enough to make you notice how much the movie wants you to like her. She’s the savior, obviously. The way she handles the business stuff is a bit of a stretch, but let’s be real—I’m here for the mess, not for an accurate depiction of the publishing industry. 📚

The custody battle portion feels heavy-handed. It’s wild how quickly the tone shifts from 'struggling businessman' to 'legal thriller' without any real warning. You can almost see the gears turning in the plot, clicking into place to force the conflict. It doesn’t feel organic, but it’s entertaining in that specific, soap-opera way.

I couldn't stop looking at the background extras in the party scene. Half of them look like they’d rather be literally anywhere else, staring at the floor while the main characters trade barbs. It gave the whole thing a weirdly hollow vibe that I actually kind of enjoyed.

It reminds me a bit of the pacing issues in Rebound, where things just sort of happen because the script says so. There’s no point in questioning the logic too hard. You just go with it.

The kid actor is fine, though he has that deer-in-the-headlights look in every single scene. Maybe he was just wondering where his lunch was. 🤷‍♂️

Honestly? It’s not a masterpiece. It’s just a movie that exists, occupying space, being occasionally charming and occasionally infuriating. Sometimes that’s exactly what you need on a rainy Tuesday.

• The legal scenes are pure fiction but fun.
• The wife's mother-in-law is a classic screen villain.
• The hats are, frankly, excellent.
• The ending comes out of nowhere, which is a choice.