Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, the delightful new film that just came out this weekend, was enchanting...much the way Amy Adams last movie (Enchanted) was. The characters are fun to watch, extremely well-played by the wonderful cast, and a visual delight. Oh, yes...and we get to hear Amy Adams sing again.
I am a huge fan of Frances McDormand, who plays the title character, Guinivere Pettigrew. She does a fabulous English accent, too. She goes from frumpy Cinder-woman to sophisticated Fairy Godmother to her charge, Delysia LaFosse (Adams). She first won my heart as the sheriff in Fargo.
Ciaran Hinds plays the man that sees her for who she truly is, and likes that about her. He's been a favorite since he played Captain Frederick Wentworth in Persuasion.
And then, there's Lee Pace. I just love him in the TV series, Pushing Daisies, and he is just as charming here as the poor piano player who loves the girl who is trying to sleep her way to the top.
After seeing films like In Bruges (horribly violent and NOT funny, though that was the way it was advertised) and There Will Be Blood in recent weeks, this film was a breath of fresh air...a springlike breeze after a harsh winter...well, you get my meaning...
Go see it!
Where have I been??...I've never even heard of this film! :) (LOVE Frances McDormand.)
Posted by: Marilyn | Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 06:44 PM
I am so looking forward to seeing this movie! I am trying to organize my sisters to go together, but they are all tied up with soccier, scouts, etc. I may just have to go by myself!
Posted by: Loretta | Friday, March 21, 2008 at 10:35 AM
I hadn't heard of this one yet, it sound delightful. I love the character he plays in Pushing Daisies - now I'm up to three TV shows a week this year, since I discovered that one - when I had been going almost without any TV - sigh. At least when that long writer's strike was going on, I didn't have to feel bad about it though...
Thanks for the movie recommendation.
Posted by: tinker | Friday, March 14, 2008 at 06:01 AM
Oh, I'm so glad you recommend this movie! I love Frances McDormand and I thought this movie looked interesting. I never seem to get to the movie theater these days but perhaps I'll rent it when it becomes available.
Posted by: arlene | Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 12:08 PM
Oh, Fargo. LOVED that movie. LOVED Frances McDormand in that movie: pregnant sheriff as the hero? Awesome.
This movie looks like one I'd totally enjoy. Thanks for the recommendation!
Posted by: Stephanie | Monday, March 10, 2008 at 10:25 PM
Thanks for the rec! I, too, am a HUGE FM fan-- loved her in Laurel Canyon, but wasn't sure from the trailers if I would like this movie or not-- I will definitely go see it this week-- cheers!!
Posted by: Elizabeth | Monday, March 10, 2008 at 04:31 AM
This sounds much more like my kind of movie. We're reading Persuasion for Book Club this month.
Posted by: Margaret | Sunday, March 09, 2008 at 11:19 AM