FOREVER YOUNG-Asked if Given the Chance to be Young Again Is a No Brainer Like the Film

FOREVER YOUNG now screening on Prime Video begs the question, given the ultimate gift of eternal youth and eternity would you take it.  My take is what imbecile would opt out?  In this staid and steely paced film, set in the present, the far-fetched potion for removing wrinkles along with all signs of aging and disease has miraculously been concocted. This cockamamy and retreaded plot had its aesthetic and acting appeal from its lead actresses portraying Robin Smith, who is incredulously transformed from frumpy and arthritic (Diana Quick) back to her original ravishing beauty and health (Amy Tyger).  The elderly Robin is an established writer.  She's approached at a poorly attended book signing by an old acquaintance Jim ( Mark Jackson ).  Jim implores her, as he's apparently done before, to write his biography.  This is met with a resolute rejection.  Robin returns home to her sprawling country manor and her loving husband, Oscar (Bernard Hill).  Robin and Oscar have been in a devoted, passionate marriage for over 50 years.  (Note: Science has solved for ED with viagra but has yet to alleviate crippling arthritis).  Oscar tells Robin he doesn't regret one moment of their lives together.  What he doesn't tell her is that he has pancreatic cancer and little time left.  Robin doesn't tell Oscar she aborted his child early in their marriage. She does tell her longtime friend Jane, (a bewitching Stephane Beacham) she regrets not having a child.  Shortly after the dismal book signing, an unfamiliar young man arrives at Robin and Oscar's estate. Robin's befuddled by the dashing caller who claims to be her old friend James. This is incredulous since this man is in his 20s, not his 70s.  Nevertheless, it takes little for James to convince Robin it's him and that he's solved for the "disease of aging".  James brandishes a vile containing an iridescent liquid and asks Robin to reconsider writing his life-story.  Robin assuredly agrees but not before Oscar intervenes not believing the intruder is who he claims.  James takes a sadistic pleasure in revealing salacious tidbits that attest to his identity for his longtime rival.  James easily persuades Robin to try his formula.  She's then swiftly transformed back into the stunning woman of her youth.  While the patented formula for finding a fountain of youth possesses an enticing premise, this film  doesn't prove convincing or captivating.  The jejune plot dissolved into distasteful storylines that include James' daughter a homeless heroin addict, Oscar's refusal to partake in this age defying experiment, James' claims of risk and subterfuge from the drug company and his hapless ploy to win Robin's affections.  The central conflict is the most aberrant. Given the incredible chance to relive her life as a glamorous ingenue Robin's sole desires are to be with the octogenarian Oscar and bear his child.  The only side character that added some spark to the droll  drama was Jane whose vanity was etched in reality.  She was haunted by the loss of her looks; obsessed by  plastic surgery. Jane uncovers Robin's transformation and is driven by jealousy and rage that cuts ones' nerves. Otherwise this fantasy feels faux and fails to muster the sense of wonder you'd expect given the elixir for staying youthful.  FOREVER YOUNG was A frivolous waste of time.  I should've taken a beauty nap instead.