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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), English ( Subtitles ), ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN (1.85:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Anamorphic Widescreen, Commentary, Deleted Scenes, Documentary, Interactive Menu, Music Video, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Two strangers find their chance meeting in a South London train station suddenly bringing together two entirely separate groups of friends, colleagues, lovers, and acquaintances in director Roger Goldby's tale of intersecting lives. Anna (Anne-Marie Duff) and Stephen (Rolf Little) were sitting in a deserted train platform when kindly senior citizen Roger (Frank Finlay) engaged them in conversation while eagerly awaiting the arrival of his beloved wife. As they listen to Roger fondly reminiscing about all of the things that he and his wife did when they were younger, Anna and Stephen realize that they have made a real connection and, if only for a moment, allow their individual lives to slip out of focus. Having recently separated from Toby (Adrian Bower), single mother Anna is now faced with the task of bringing up her young daughter Charlie all by herself. Anna's neighbors are married young parents Jem (Zoe Telford) and George (Rupert Graves). While Jem and Anna are close friends who share all of their secrets, the one thing that Anna hasn't let out is the fact that she has entered into a troublesome affair with George. Stephen, on the other hand, has recently moved in with Fiona (Christine Bottomly), who is so eager to start a family that even her parents are pressuring she and Stephen to get pregnant. But the more intense the pressure gets, the less certain Stephen becomes that he is prepared for such a commitment. It seems like the only peace Stephen can find these days is in his work at a local old folk's home and his friendship with understanding resident Helen (Phyllida Law). Later, after Stephen and Anna go their ...The Waiting Room
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A chance meeting in a railway station waiting room is the catalyst for a romantic drama that carries an unexpected emotional punch. I really enjoyed this movie and though it treads the familiar territory of the romantic narrative - 2 people meet, fall in love etc.. - it takes risks by keeping the main protagonists apart for most of the movie. The film is about love; loss of love, need of love, falling out of love, love at first sight. Anne Marie Duff and Ralf Little are the leads who do great things with their roles but the standouts are Rupert Graves as the neighbour needing to regain his focus and his wife played by Zoe Telford who has a couple of fantastic scenes - the dinner party and the confessional in the gymn. All in all a great movie.
10 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The Waiting Room [2008]
It is a real pleasure to come across a film taking a warm and affectionate look at characters troubled with problem relationships, characters that one can relate to.
Anna (Anne-Marie Duff) is a lone mum separated from her partner who in a moment of madness finds herself in bed with George (Rupert Graves) the husband of her best friend and next door neighbour Jem (Zoe Telford).
The following day she is accosted at a railway station by a confused old man Roger (Frank Findlay) (superb example of a fine actor creating a real character out of a very small cameo role) and in passing meets Stephen (Ralf Little) collecting Roger to take him back to the care home, and they are attracted but part.
Both written and directed by Roger Goldby the somewhat predictable plot does not deter in any way from the enjoyment of this engaging movie, and at the end one wants to watch it again.
What more can one say,
It is a real pleasure to come across a film taking a warm and affectionate look at characters troubled with problem relationships, characters that one can relate to.
Anna (Anne-Marie Duff) is a lone mum separated from her partner who in a moment of madness finds herself in bed with George (Rupert Graves) the husband of her best friend and next door neighbour Jem (Zoe Telford).
The following day she is accosted at a railway station by a confused old man Roger (Frank Findlay) (superb example of a fine actor creating a real character out of a very small cameo role) and in passing meets Stephen (Ralf Little) collecting Roger to take him back to the care home, and they are attracted but part.
Both written and directed by Roger Goldby the somewhat predictable plot does not deter in any way from the enjoyment of this engaging movie, and at the end one wants to watch it again.
What more can one say,
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I am not one for the usual romantic comedies (mainly American cheese!) but I loved this British film staring Anne-Marie Duff and Ralf Little. It's a very touching story which won a place in my heart. Highly Recommended.
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Not Worth Waiting For!
A confused but very slow plot. Charming ending but not worth waiting for. Altogether not worth any price or even the time watching it hoping it could get better.
Published 16 months ago by GreyPacker
A lovely film, very true-to-life
This was a great film, I bought it on the reviews of others, and wasn't disappointed. All the characters are very good, it is a heartwarming, true-to-life film. Read more
Published on 27 Oct 2008 by Gimme Gompo
Refreshing to see a British Film ****
Goldby's full length feature debut stays within the pace & boundaries of its situations & characters. Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2008 by Rebel_Reviewer
Brilliant film
Just got this, missed it when it came out, why aren't more british films made like this?! A really strong moving romantic real film about people. About life. Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2008 by bigby
a beautiful, romantic movie - perfect for a date
My girlfriend wanted to see "Sex in the city", but (luckily) the tickets were sold out - so we saw this little British film we knew nothing about and decided to see it on the spur... Read more
Published on 6 Oct 2008 by Ivo Andric, again
Refreshingly elegant
I only went to see this film because my girlfriend said I had to but I am pleased to say it was one of the best things I've seen this year: the pace, the story, the bitter-sweet... Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2008 by George the Golfer
great moves by Ralf Little
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Been to see this at the pictures and cant wait to get it on DVD. Read more
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