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- ComedyDramaPeriodRomance
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- 20th Century30s
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- EnglandEuropeLondon
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- Date NightGirls' Night
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Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, 2008
English
UK, USA
Profile of Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day
The mood of Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day is sentimental, witty, and feel good. The plot centers around the life of an actor, social differences, and a "fish out of water". It is a drama, comedy, and romance movie. In approach, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day is realistic. The setting is London. It happens in the 1930s. Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day is based on a book. The movie is known for being critically acclaimed. It is especially suggested for a girls' night and a date night. Note that Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day includes brief nudity.
Summary of Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day
As in MRS. HENDERSON PRESENTS and BEING JULIA, this period comedy brings wit and style to its depiction of 1930s London. Based on Winifred Watson's novel, MISS PETTIGREW LIVES FOR A DAY begins with the title character, a frumpy governess winningly played by Frances McDormand (FARGO), being turned away from her employment agency. After losing her job prospects and all her earthly possessions in a mishap, Guinevere Pettigrew isn't sure where her next meal is coming from. But some cleverness leads her to the door of aspiring actress Delysia Lafosse, a woman who needs a social secretary to juggle her three men: a nightclub owner (Mark Strong), a son of a theater producer (Tom Payne), and a piano player (Lee Pace). The first two offer her a chance at stardom, but the pianist can't give her anything but love. In a single day, Miss Pettigrew helps Delysia navigate the ever-stormy waters of love, while she learns that romance may not only be reserved for the young.
With its witty script and jazzy score, MISS PETTIGREW may seem feather-light at times, but there's an undercurrent of sadness that gives the comedy a bit of weight. World War II is just about to come to London, and the echoes of the previous war still haunt those who can remember it. Unsurprisingly, McDormand gives a fantastic performance as the title character, but the effervescent Adams continues to surprise, even after turning in great work in JUNEBUG and ENCHANTED. As impressive as the two female leads are, there are some excellent performances from two male costars: Ciáran Hinds (MARGOT AT THE WEDDING) is perfectly warm as a lingerie designer Miss Pettigrew encounters, and Pace (PUSHING DAISIES) wins hearts as the faithful Michael. Costume designer Michael O'Connor also deserves praise for creating the film's eye-catching clothing.
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | UK, USA |
| Release date: | 7 March 2008 |
| Runtime: | 92 min |
Cast and Crew
as Miss Pettigrew
as Delysia
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Critics Reviews
The Hollywood Reporter
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- by: Kirk Honeycutt
Salon.com
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- by: Stephanie Zacharek
Users Reviews
- 24.March.2013
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- by: admatha
- admatha rated this movie
8/10Great
- 26.December.2011
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- by: Roelof Bijnema
- Roelof Bijnema rated this movie7/10Good
