AniInterview Sorry, this movie sucks

Stoutor It's not great by any means, but it's a pretty good movie that didn't leave me filled with regret for investing time in it.

Kodie Bird True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.

Logan By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

Kirpianuscus Basic good point - the performances. especially the nuances of Miss Pettigrew in the admirable performance of Frances McDormand. the second - atmosphere. and the love stories. and the end. a comedy mixed with crumbs of drama, a story about status, succes and apperences, honest, clear, fresh, touching, seductive for the science to be a story about its public. because it explores the rules of fairy tale. and does it in smart manner. the lovely and inspired work of Amy Adams and Ciaran Hinds are two reasonable examples

tbills2 Miss Pettigrew is dismissed by another governess client due to her "utter unsuitability" thus creating the hapchance pairing with Delysia and the glimpse into her glamorous socialite world. After spending years having studied screwball comedies at the University of Harvard/just looked it up on wikipedia 10 minutes ago, I've determined that Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day has all the essential elements of the screwball formula, witty back and forth, farfetched scenarios, an escape from reality, '30s social class clashing, but the unconventional twist is Miss Pettigrew being a miss and not a mister. Typically, per knowledge I obtained through critical research years at Harvard/10 minutes on wikipedia, an unstable male character is swirling uncontrollably within their relationship with a dominating female character. Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day executes with two females, Frances McDormand and Amy Adams, and it still works the same. Pretty genius. This is a fun pleasing show. Frances is very pretty as Pettigrew and I do love her in this role as I do all her roles. Amy is really sweet. Really, really sweet. I like smiley Amy.

leplatypus When plays are adapted to movies, usually you have a boring result with limited action, restraint sets, almost live performances and a lot of talks ! Here, i've got all this feeling albeit it's not a play but a novel ! Sure the cast is excellent, all the more than it teams up several generations. The production is really amazing, inspired by English style, « Années Folles » design. The story is interesting as it's about being a woman in the male powered society that was England before WWII. So it's as much about Frances, the « old » jobless « social secretary » as about Adams, the young artist who is trying to fulfill her dreams. In a way, they are very similar and they team up perfectly : Frances has the experience and wisdom, Adams has the energy and social contacts ! However if the movie is good and doesn't bore, it's not a classic in the sense that it's not the kind of movie that calls for multiple viewing : maybe it's the social setting, maybe it's countdown time (just one day) but for me, one was good and enough!

rewolfsonlaw Purchased as a closeout DVD, I hadn't a clue about the movie other than my respect for its leading actresses. Even then, I didn't open and play it for months. An absolute delight. The NY Times likened it to French farce; I agree and would throw in English comedy of manners, reflected in the whimsical titles: little letters that dance around until everything falls into place.The acting is wonderful- an ensemble effort with excellent portrayals of slightly over-the-top characters. The intelligent, poignant but sweet writing carries the day: simple and from the heart. Direction is fast paced with quick angles and swings, ordinarily techniques I wouldn't like, but here they carry the story, rather than just leaving me dizzy. The film is well crafted and cohesive from script to music, lighting and costuming to every foot hitting its mark in tempo and on beat. A delightful period piece, there was a tear in my eye and suspension of disbelief. It is sincere storytelling that wraps you in its arms and dances every dance.Like Miss Pettigrew, I watched alone, but the film was a wonderful partner and a romantic date I shall long remember.Charming!