Monday, February 3, 2014

Philomena (2013) - A


I got much more than I had bargained for when I stepped in to this movie.  From the trailer, I expected a zany little indie film, something about a road trip to America undertaken by an older woman and a journalist.  What I ended up seeing was a film that is indeed funny and entertaining, but is also about profound subjects - separation from children, abuse of power, faith and doubt.

It's a perfectly constructed film.  It's thoroughly engaging and easy to watch, but full of depth.  You can't not like it.  You can't not be moved by it.  Rating : A.

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