Cross-pollination they call it
Guinevere Pettigrew doesn't LIVE for only one day, she lives the whole time. Just, one day, she lives the life of the social secretary of a sexy Bohemienne and in doing so, brings good common sense and order in the confused lives of the rich and...
- 26.December.2011
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- by: Roelof Bijnema
- Roelof Bijnema rated this movie7/10Good
Cross-pollination they call it
Guinevere Pettigrew doesn't LIVE for only one day, she lives the whole time. Just, one day, she lives the life of the social secretary of a sexy Bohemienne and in doing so, brings good common sense and order in the confused lives of the rich and spoiled. And manages to find some love and continue to live from there.
What I liked most was that this cliche of the plain woman setting the silly spoiled rich girl straight had a couple of surprises. The rich girl isn't rich after all and the setting straight gets a message beyond just rich and poor, but rather also between the adult and somewhat aged, somewhat tired versus the young, daring and too superficial. Where there is not only a setting straight in one direction, but also some vitalization flowing in the opposite direction.
- 26.December.2011
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- by: Roelof Bijnema
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What a fun romp this turned out to be! Adapted from Winifred Watson's novel by the same name and starring the talented Frances McDormand, this film was a gem. The pace was crisp & whimsical, the acting delightful, and the script full of...
- 11.September.2010
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- by: Nooshi N.
- Nooshi N. rated this movie0/10
What a fun romp this turned out to be! Adapted from Winifred Watson's novel by the same name and starring the talented Frances McDormand, this film was a gem. The pace was crisp & whimsical, the acting delightful, and the script full of deliciously witty banter. McDormand has the rare gift of conveying hilarity with her subtle facial expressions alone, and she uses it to perfection here. Amy Adams holds her own opposite her, hitting just the right notes with her character's requisite over-the-top theatrics & the young-girl tenderness that lurks beneath. Shirley Henderson is so good as the funny and scheming Edythe that she would have stolen the show were she not accompanied by the other two strong actresses. If you liked her in this film, be sure to see her in 'The Way We Live Now', where she also shines, but in a slightly different way! The sub-theme of WWII was absent in the book and added to the film for creative reasons, and it really worked without making the film heavy or maudlin. I also loved the soundtrack. The period sets & costumes were so gorgeous, I had to keep pausing for a longer look. Don't miss the Bonus Features on both sides of the DVD. A completely satisfying little movie. ~NN
- 11.September.2010
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- by: Nooshi N.
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I love screwball comedy, and this was a loving homage. I can't think of anyone or any movie in particular that it reminds me of. Usually the ingenue is the lead, this time it is the more mature character who leads. It's quite a dance. Probably a...
- 25.June.2010
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- by: Mark
- Mark rated this movie0/10
I love screwball comedy, and this was a loving homage. I can't think of anyone or any movie in particular that it reminds me of. Usually the ingenue is the lead, this time it is the more mature character who leads. It's quite a dance. Probably a little heavy on the chick flick side though.
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Frances McDormand and Amy Adams are both wonderful, and they are wonderful together in this movie. Pettigrew is a nanny who just can't seem to get it right...until she stumbles into a job as a social secretary for a flaky starlet. The two women have...
- 17.June.2010
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- by: JenM
- JenM rated this movie0/10
Frances McDormand and Amy Adams are both wonderful, and they are wonderful together in this movie. Pettigrew is a nanny who just can't seem to get it right...until she stumbles into a job as a social secretary for a flaky starlet. The two women have a wonderful on-screen chemistry, and McDormand's Pettigrew is a genius at dealing with flaky lovers.
I loved the costumes and the styling, and the writing was really great. Now that I've seen this, I want to read the book!
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Less good than I hoped
I usually love period dramas - especially if they are british, and especially if they accure during WWII. but this was disappointing. The characters does not have enogh time to develop, and Amy Adams, whom I usually love, is her usual perky self but...
- 06.April.2010
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- by: may.graff
- may.graff rated this movie6/10Okay
Less good than I hoped
I usually love period dramas - especially if they are british, and especially if they accure during WWII. but this was disappointing. The characters does not have enogh time to develop, and Amy Adams, whom I usually love, is her usual perky self but fails to give her character any depth.
- 06.April.2010
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- by: may.graff
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