Academy Award® nominee Amy Adams (Enchanted) and Academy Award® winner Frances McDormand star in this charming comedy about finding a new life and a new love, all in one day. When Miss Pettigrew (McDormand) stumbles upon the chance to become the new "social secretary" to glamorous high-society singer and actress Delysia Lafosse (Adams), she seizes the opportunity despite being totally out of her element. Swept up into the glamorous whirl of high society, it’s all Miss Pettigrew can do to keep up with Delysia as she juggles her lovelife and career in this “delightful champagne cocktail of a comedy!” (Leah Rozen, People).
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Universal Studios |
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Full-Frame (1.33:1 aspect ratio) |
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French
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English
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Spanish
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French
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92 minutes |
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Fun, Smart, and Cleverly-Written Romantic Comedy
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December, 01, 2008
This was a real surprise to me. Since Miss Pettigrew (Frances McDormand) was supposed to be a nanny, I thought this was going to be a kid-focused movie. Luckily for me, it's anything but. If you enjoy clever wordplay and old-fashioned, slightly complex, drawing room-style comedies, you'll get a kick out of Miss Pettigrew and the host of characters she runs into. (If you like beautiful young people in various states of dress, you'll also get a kick out of Amy Adams and her consorts, as well as a 1940s lingerie fashion show.)
It's nothing deep, but lots of fun. Wonderfully cast, well acted, and deviously humorous, this is an hour-and-a-half well spent, yet you'll spend MUCH less out of pocket than you would at the movie theatre. Highly recommended.
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A Sweet, Lazy Afternoon Charmer
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November, 25, 2008
MISS PETTIGREW LIVES FOR A DAY is a sweet, appealing way to spend a lazy afternoon. Set in London at the onset of WWII, MISS PETTIGREW LIVES FOR A DAY tells the story of two very different women whose paths cross briefly, making a huge impact in each other lives. This film leaves you feeling happy, with a big smile on your face.
Amy Adams and Frances McDormand are perfect foils for each other. Amy Adams plays the young, carefree, morally questionable, gorgeous young starlet (Delysia Lafosse); Frances McDormand is the plain, unassuming daughter of a clergyman, who makes a rather unsuccessful living as a governess (Miss Pettigrew). Miss Pettigrew has just been fired from another job, and Delysia finds herself in multiple romantic entanglements. The two women find each other, and each makes a big difference in the life of the other. Delysia Lafosse learns what she wants most in her heart, and Miss Pettigrew learns to live. In the end, both get everything that they deserve.
The performances from the entire cast are very pleasing, each person playing their somewhat stereotypical characters to a tee. The costuming is perfect for the period and simply lovely; I really enjoyed all the clothes in this one. The cinematography is muted and soft, working very nicely for the time period portrayed. Overall, this is a very well done film.
A cross between Cinderella and Pygmalion, MISS PETTIGREW LIVES FOR A DAY is a thoroughly enjoyable film, a charmer for the whole family. A real life fairy tale that leaves you contented and satisfied, everyone lives happily ever after. Which is exactly what you want.
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Beyond boring
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November, 24, 2008
I actually saw this in the movie theater and wanted my money back. The plot was totally unbelievable. The pretty woman in one of the leads was annoying and trying unsuccessfully to channel Marilyn Monroe and it was not at all convincing that the main character, Mrs. Perrigrew, a very plain and boring woman,would attract any male attention the way she did in the movie. It was just all silly and rediculous.
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