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38 of 38 people found the following review helpful
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This is a fantastic film. It evokes memories of childhood and of losing one's parents. It also makes you view how you yourself will be remembered by your own children. A many layered film with brilliant actors - everyone a gem. A film to be watched many, many times. Reminded me of the sadness and unintentional humour that was there when my own mother died. The interplay of the characters is done with such insight, clarity and wit. This is a must see film. Love John Hannah but he managed to make me dislike his character in this film! Julie Walters catches her distress and humour so well - as always. Joanne Whalley and Victoria Hamilton pitched their characters just right. And, of course, Tom Wilkinson portrayed Frank as world weary just brilliantly. Patricia Hodge was beautiful and talented as always. Laughed, cried and loved every minute of it.
17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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A gentle tale. Three very different sisters come home for the funeral of their mother. Julie Walters the organiser and bossy mother figure, married to long suffering Tom Wilkinson ; Joanne Walley the doctor who longs for marriage and her long lost son; and Victoria Hamilton, scatty, unbelievably immature, self-obsessed and high on drugs, who severely tries the patience of everyone in turn. John Hannah is Joanne's married boyfriend, while Victoria's unseen beau is in Spain.
In the days leading up to the funeral, past secrets and desires are revealed, while the spirit of mother (a glamorous, dreamy and very believable Patricia Hodge) wafts in and out to talk to Joanne Walley when she is alone. There are episodes of sadness as long held dreams are shattered, and humour as the sisters prepare for the funeral, such as the time they all dress up in mother's old clothes and collapse in helpless laughter while drowning their sorrows in gin. And there are mishaps with the vicar and eventual funeral.
The music is gentle, the scenery beautiful, and all the stars are first rate. Completely absorbing.
In the days leading up to the funeral, past secrets and desires are revealed, while the spirit of mother (a glamorous, dreamy and very believable Patricia Hodge) wafts in and out to talk to Joanne Walley when she is alone. There are episodes of sadness as long held dreams are shattered, and humour as the sisters prepare for the funeral, such as the time they all dress up in mother's old clothes and collapse in helpless laughter while drowning their sorrows in gin. And there are mishaps with the vicar and eventual funeral.
The music is gentle, the scenery beautiful, and all the stars are first rate. Completely absorbing.
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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This is a fun film of how 3 daughters cope with the death of their mother, its witty, funny and moving but never depressing
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I'm Gone ! Yawn! Yawn!
I found this film very disappointing. After `Shirley Valentine' and `Educating Rita' I was expecting great things from director Lewis Gilbert. Is the film a comedy or what? Read more
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Published 3 months ago by nonnie
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I was so pleased i bought this movie. The whole cast are fantastic. great storyline. This movie really makes you think about what you have said about people in your life. Read more
Published 14 months ago by christina Reed
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A whole cast of well known actors but yet another classic that could easily get overlooked. Again, Julie Walters at her best (When is she less? Read more
Published 14 months ago by Carol
How life is,never straightforward.
I thought the film very good. Life is never straightforward or easy for the majority of us.
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Shirley Valentine it isn't
Living in Italy, I search for dvds that evoke the feeling of England and some good old British humour. Read more
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