Review of Ladies in Lavender (2004) by Larry T — 04 Mar 2007
Stunning movie. Starring the two Dames Judi Dench and Maggie Smith. It is about the extraordinary experience of two elderly sisters Ursula and Janet, living by the sea in West Cornwall in 1936 when they find a young Polish guy washed up on a beach.
A film for people who can listen to the heart - those with passion - not spilled out between the sheets but the passion in glances, looks and longings. It is tender- compasssionate, about longings in the unexpressed - trembles of the heart.
Directed by Charles Dance - he lets the passion shine through without forcing it and makes the very best of his setting in dear Cornwall my home. Set in Hotels in Penzance and St Ives, outside shots taken at Cadgwith and my local town Helston as well as nearby Prussia Cove.
And lovely Cornish accents and references to doing things drekkly, and eating Stargazey Pie and going to buy clothing in Truro. The young Andrea is played by Daniel Bruhl - he is very sweet and most fanciable in this role.
A fine film financed by the Lottery with tremendous performances.
This review of Ladies in Lavender (2004) was written by Larry T on 04 Mar 2007.
Ladies in Lavender has generally received positive reviews.
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