Eileen is a 93 year old British flirt, whose soft-manner is juxtaposed perfectly with her tour-de-force performance of The Clash's 'Should I Stay or Should I Go.' Fred Knittle is an 81 year old former chorus member, strapped with an oxygen tank, who returns for one last show to perform Coldplay's 'Fix You' with close friend Bob Salvini, whose health has deteriorated rapidly. Stan and Dora are a perfect pair who just can't seem to wrap themselves around the rhythm and lyrics of James Brown's 'I Feel Good,' at least not at the same time. In fact, not a face that appears onscreen is without energy or charisma, and as the film unfolds the audience is both entertained and touched by the Chorus. Unfortunately, it's not all smiles and laughs for the film, as any group consisting mostly of people over the age of 80 will likely see a high turnover rate, as human beings can only survive so long. As the doc goes on, in fact, two of the chorus members we've been following so closely pass within a week of each other, and it brings home the reality of the situation that, for many, this chorus is their passion, and may be the last passion they get to fulfill in their lives. While the message of living your life to the fullest thrives, and the message "it's never too late" exists right next to it, there's also that additional connection that time is short, for all of us, so do what you love. See this film, seek it out. The full chorale performances of Dylan's 'Forever Young' and Knittle's rendition of 'Fix You' will rock your soul, while The Ramones' 'I Want to Be Sedated' and the Talking Head's 'Road to Nowhere' take on a whole new life and significance. Most importantly, however, seek out the Young@Heart Chorus when they're touring and catch a show. They will change your life." - Film Threat.

Working from a novel by Elinor Lipman, Hunt prioritizes consistency of tone and appropriateness of scale, even while maneuvering through vertiginous mood swings. The film often is extremely funny, but the comedy always remains rooted in sharply and warmly observed reality. To be sure, there's a least one instance of casting as a kind of sight gag - Salman Rushdie cameos as a bemused obstetrician - but even this isn't played for big yucks. Indeed, "Then She Found Me" is a low-key comedy in which characters always seem just one misstep away from full-out tragedy. Hunt effectively deglamorizes herself as Alice, often appearing positively gaunt as the schoolteacher steels herself for life's next curveball. At the same time, she conveys nimble intelligence and self-deprecating humor, winning attributes that solidify her claim on audience sympathies. As a filmmaker, Hunt makes wise choices with a consistency that bespeaks of skill and sensitivity. Better still, she avoids predictability." - Variety.