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Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day [DVD] [2008]
enlarge	Director: Bharat Nalluri Actors: Ciaran Hinds, Lee Pace, Shirley Henderson, Frances McDormand, Mark Strong Studio: Momentum Pictures Category: DVD List Price: ~~£17.99~~ Buy New: £4.01 as of 23/11/2009 03:01 GMT details You Save: £13.98 (78%) New (16) Used (2) from £4.01 Seller: dvd-superstore Rating: 23 reviews Sales Rank: 669 Format: PAL Language: English (Original Language) Rating: Parental Guidance Region: 2 Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1 Number Of Discs: 1 Running Time: 88 Minutes Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2 Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6 EAN: 5060116723489 ASIN: B001L4I222 Theatrical Release Date: 2008 Release Date: March 9, 2009 Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days


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Customer Reviews: Showing reviews 1-5 of 23 1 2 3 4 5 Next » Fabulous fluff March 25, 2009 Sugar Plum Fairy (UK) 17 out of 17 found this review helpful I'm very surprised by the reviews so far - I thought this film was wonderful. br / br /Refreshing, sparkly and great to watch with girlfriends, mums and grandmas alike, this film was a pleasant surprise for three 30-somethings who popped into a cinema to escape the rain one afternoon. br / br /I haven't read the book so I can't comment but if you would like to escape the modern world then this is an old-fashioned, sweet, beautifully shot little joy. Cheeky, chirpy and utterly uplifting! August 15, 2009 Laura Fyfe (Scotland) 6 out of 6 found this review helpful I'm shocked at the lukewarm reception this gorgeous period drama has had in the reviews: it's one of my favourite films of all time. Many of my friends, family and workmates feel the same way! br / br /This film adaptation is certainly not faithful to the (also excellent) novel but it still had me spellbound from start to finish. It possibly helped that I saw the film first - so many here seem to have loved the book, and then therefore been disappointed by the differences in the film. I, however, find it impossible not to deeply sympathise with and then admire the central character, Miss Pettigrew. The patterns and rhythm of the elegantly written dialogue and choreography always keep me riveted. The music vividly evokes the action on screen and the cinematography is lush. br / br /While the pace and tone are definitely light-hearted, lively and upbeat during most of the film, there are some darker undertones which help prevent this from being the one-dimentional "superficial" film that it initially appears to be. Set as the second world war begins, there are some understandably sombre moments when the older characters reflect on their experiences of WW1. Also, always at the back of the audience's mind is the fact Miss Pettigrew's role as "Social Secretary" is only a thin veneer over her poverty-stricken reality - a veneer which could crack at any moment and return her to the soup-kitchen queues. br / br /The theatrical humour and the fantastical plot do, however combine to prevent the film from taking itself too seriously. It's a brilliant piece of escapism. br / br /"Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day" really is a surprising and uplifting treasure. Utterly Charming October 2, 2009 Mrs. S. R. Wray (Belfast) 3 out of 3 found this review helpful I just finished watching Miss Pettigrew lives for a Day and I have to say I found it utterly charming. Frances McDormand who plays Miss Pettigrew is a brilliant actress and perfect for the part (I loved her in Fargo and in Burn After Reading). I thought the film was hillarious in places and sweet and moving as well and I think it's wonderful when an actress who doesn't fit with the normal Hollywood Barbie beauty look gets a great role. Amy Adams wasn't bad either - although all she had to do was look beautiful (which she is) and act like a bit of an idiot. I watched it on a rented DVD but it's definately on my christmas list now as I'd love to watch it again (every time I need a bit of cheering up). I haven't read the book (or even heard of it until now) but I'll certainly look out for that now too. A real little gem. October 14, 2009 A. Turner (Scotland) 2 out of 2 found this review helpful A beautiful little film,well cast and with thoughtfully portrayed characterisations. br /We will enjoy watching it again and again. a lovely film April 17, 2009 Scarlet o'hara (London) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful beautifully directed and acted, this film is a real joy. I read the book and discovered the author is her own miss pettigrew! Save for a romantic night in or a girly evening or simply on your own when the rain is outside. Highly recommended. Showing reviews 1-5 of 23 1 2 3 4 5 Next »

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