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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
Brand: WESTLAKE ENTERTAINMENT INC
EAN: 0798622343826
Format: Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC, Widescreen
Label: Westlake
Manufacturer: Westlake
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Westlake
Region Code: 1
Release Date: December 12, 2006
Running Time: 108 minutes
Sales Rank: 1056
Studio: Westlake
Theatrical Release Date: 2005
Editorial Review:
Product Description:
Oscar-nominated actress Joan Plowright is the titular Mrs. Palfrey in this heartwarming comedy. When an elderly Scottish widow moves to London she finds the big city less welcoming than she expected. Mrs. Palfrey is disheartened when her nephew doesn't return her calls. But when a young man (Rupert Friend) helps her after a fall she discovers that the metropolis may not be as lonely as it first appeared. Though Plowright has made a career out of playing strong supporting roles she easily makes the transition to leading lady in this film.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA/GENERATION GAP UPC: 798622343826 Manufacturer No: WLV3438
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
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - A feel good film
This film is a tender, warm movie -- something like the films of old, which you can watch over and over again. A bit slow in the beginning, but captivates you completely.
Rating: - Terrific Joan Plowright
This movie is rather typical of Ms. Plowright's productions, but if you don't love them and her, get a life!!
Rating: - You can't always choose your family
But sometimes, if you're lucky you might just fall into people who are closer to you than blood. When widowed Mrs. Sarah Palfrey (Joan Plowright) decides to not be a burden on her daughter, she moves into the Claremont Hotel in London. It's quite a disappointment from what she was hoping, but she makes do with amazing spirit. Unfortunately, neither her daughter or her grandson have time to visit her or even return her calls.
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Rating: - Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont
I had already seen this movie on tv, and had read about it in the AARP magazine in '07. I wanted to share with my daughters this terrific movie--sweet, wonderful acting and a inspiring relationship between the generations. My local rental businesses did not have a copy--I knew Amazon would, and I was right. I highly recommend ordering this movie for any generation.
Rating: - I adore this movie!!!!
Beautiful movie and well acted. Anthing Joan Plowright does is good. The young man is fabulous and delicious. My husband loved it too. Not just a chick flick.
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