FILM REVIEW - "Quartet"- An original setting and storyline for a film that has a target audience of the over fifty generation, but that should be seen by anyone younger who needs to learn about the wisdom that comes with age.  Themes include living life to the fullest, getting second chances, setting standards for ones self, accepting ones limitations, the nature of pressure, knowing when to let go, and passing your skills & knowledge on to our youth. This is the directorial debut for Dustin Hoffman.  The plot centers around a retirement home for performers in the entertainment field, many from the world of Opera. It stars Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon  and a wonderful comic role by Billy Connolly. The one drawback is a far too quick
ending that tied up loose ends a bit too neatly.  But clearly this is the best new movie for the first three month of the 2013 movie season.  Comedy  PG-13  3 1/2 stars