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Mo [DVD] [2009]

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Director: Philip Martin
Actor: Julie Walters
Studio: 4dvd
Category: DVD

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Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars

3 reviews
Sales Rank: 3691

Format: PAL
Rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Region: 2
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 120 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.5

EAN: 6867441032090
ASIN: B002SKM7WO

Theatrical Release Date: 2009
Release Date: February 1, 2010
Availability: Usually dispatched within 1-2 business days

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Customer Reviews:
5 out of 5 stars

Epitome of a powerful, difficult to watch drama January 31, 2010
Mr. B. GOOD (London, UK)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful

Set against the backdrop of the rise to power of New Labour in 1997 - it is hard to decide which area is more upsetting: The battle with illness by Mo, or that dreamy Summer of 1997 when the entire country watched with such hope as Labour came to power. Flawless acting by Julie Walters, at times slightly overplaying the lines, is mixed with emotional scenes between husband (played by David Haig, not only as husband but also best friend) recently married at the time, and close political colleagues. Of course the main subject matter is the determination to bring peace to Northern Ireland. This is not a particularly enjoyable film, it's bleak by it's very nature - but it's also superbly sharp and moving. Julie Walters plays Mowlam as wacky and comical, (but above all that, so brave) although there is nothing particularly light-hearted about any line in the film. It's far too real for that. br /As Mowlam begins to loose the battle - so delicately filmed are the scenes, it's hard not to think of the fragility of your own life and family. br /A superb film.

5 out of 5 stars

a must-see film February 2, 2010
elsie (Manchester, UK)
8 out of 8 found this review helpful

Everybody should see this biography - Mo Mowlam was undoubtedly an amazing br /woman. It may very well reduce you to tears, as it has me, but watching br /Mo's story unfold will make her a rightful heroine in the eyes of many who br /were too young to have known her outstanding contribution in bringing peace br /to Northern Ireland. Britain lost it's best ever female role model when Mo br /died - her integrety, determination, courage and overwhelming spirit are br /rare qualities these days and I can only hope that my daughter grows up to br /be half the woman she was. br / br /This film ought to be part of the national curriculum - teenage girls need br /to see that there's more to life than being a drugged up popstar or a br /cosmetically enhanced glamour girl...! br / br /RIP Mo - you were one in a million and are sadly missed

5 out of 5 stars

Mo February 12, 2010
John (United Kingdom)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful

I was aware that Mo Mowlam was one of the few politicians with such generosity of spirit, a passion for people, and a determination to improve people's lives. I missed seeing this great drama on television recently and so decided to purchase the DVD. I am glad i watched this film with Julie Walters who was absolutely magnificent playing Mo, and i sometimes forgot that it wasn't Mo i was watching and listening to. Julie Walters is a great actor and she did a fantastic service to the memory of one of our greatest politicians ever.

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