Growing old together plus terrorists.

Growing old together plus terrorists.

It’s hard enough to know how you authentically respond to a film like 5 Flights Up, in which Morgan Freeman and Diane Keaton play a long-married couple who—

Okay, let’s just back up one second.

Morgan Freeman. Diane Keaton. Married couple. Live with that image. Marinate in its vast potential. But you’re right to ask: Is this the real Keaton and Freeman, or is it Mad Money Keaton and Bucket List Freeman? For the first 10 minutes of 5 Flights Up, it’s difficult to say…

Sean Nelson has worked at The Stranger on and off since 1996. He is currently Editor-at-Large. His past job titles included: Assistant Editor, Associate Editor, Film Editor, Copy Editor, Web Editor, Slog...