Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
Brand: PLOWRIGHT,JOAN
EAN: 0798622343826
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD, NTSC, Widescreen
Item Dimensions: 31
Label: Westlake
Languages: EnglishOriginal Language
Manufacturer: Westlake
MPN: 3438
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Westlake
Region Code: 1
Release Date: December 12, 2006
Running Time: 108 minutes
Studio: Westlake
Theatrical Release Date: 2005
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Editorial Review:Product Description:After the death of her husband, Mrs. Palfrey adapts to her new life at the Claremont Hotel and begins a friendship with a younger man.
Genre: Feature Film-Drama
Rating: UN
Release Date: 12-DEC-2006
Media Type: DVD
Amazon.com:The talented indie director Dan Ireland (
The Whole Wide World,
) brings his deft, intimate touch to a lovely tale of family--and how to build one. Joan Plowright is Mrs. Palfrey, a genteel widow who moves to London to start her life anew, and to be less of a burden to her daughter. When she arrives at the dowdy Claremont Hotel, which is not quite the picture of loveliness it was in the brochure, Plowright delivers Mrs. P's quick assessment--"Oh, dear"--with a spot-on mix of fleeting disappointment and stiff-upper-lip-itude. As she settles in among the oddball residents of the hotel, her life appears to be heading into a slow, downward decline. But when she meets young aspiring writer Ludovic (the adorable British actor Rupert Friend), Mrs. P--and we--learns that real family ties can be chosen, not inherited. The storyline is familiar and simple, with echoes of Tuesdays with Morrie, but the intimacy portrayed by the two lead actors brings surprising layers and emotion to the film, which envelopes the viewer like a cozy shawl. Extras include an excellent commentary with Ireland and producer Zachary Matz, Plowright's acceptance speech for an AARP award for her role in the film, and photo galleries. --A.T. Hurley
Average Rating:
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One of the best movies in a long while...Husband liked it too. Touching, endearing.
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This is a fresh and warm film on the very real fears of growing old alone.
A woman recently widowed moves into a London hotel with a distinguished name --the Claremont--but not much else.
She is placed in a tiny room and eats from the marginal menu with each occupant at a separate table, watching each other. And yet, each of them would seem to want nothing more than a friend, some companionship.
As described in the Beatles "Eleanor Rigby" ---"All those lonely people, where do they all come from?"
The widow, played by the ever-lovely Joan Plowright, finds unexpected friendship with a young writer played by Rupert Friend. While the snoops in the hotel dining room are persuaded that this is the grandson who has been ignoring her, his charm wins not only Plowright, but all those lonely people.
For seniors reading this review, let's hope we do not spend the final period of our life alone. Keep reaching out, not only to family but to friends and potential friends.
Even the residents of the Clarmont Hotel somehow manage to be a comfort now and then.
"All those lonely people, where do they all come from?" Reach out dear friends.
Earl
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I ran across this movie on TV, quite by chance. It's very well-written and well-acted. It's a "little" film with a lot of heart. It tells us that "love" and "family" come in many different ways and often quite by chance too! Delightful but grab your hankies!
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This film is way better than the notice it has received in the movie world. The Academy should be ashamed of itself. This picture, produced on a razor thin budget, is what movie-making should be all about.
I would not deduct for it, but it seems to me that subtitles would be a good idea on a film likely to be most appreciated by seniors.
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There are movies and there are films. This is as charming and heartwarming of a film as I have seen in years. Since first renting it from Netflix, I have recommended countless times, only to be rewarded with rave reviews. The other reviews have set out the story quite accurately so there is no need for me to repeat it. I can only suggest that everyone that they do themselves an immense favor and watch this film. The acting is pitch perfect. Dame Plowright and Rupert Friend are so natural in their roles that I almost felt embarrassed for intruding on their private lives.
Copyright ©2003, Mark Carey.
