Review of Made in Dagenham (2010) by Daniel K — 25 Aug 2011

3: I love Sally Hawkins. She's proven time and time again that she is absolutely magnetic on screen, from Persuasion to Happy-Go-Lucky (to Jane Eyre I'm sure, which I plan to watch this weekend).

Her character exemplifies the notion that one person really can change the world through their ability to influence and lead others (even is she is an amalgamation of women from real life). She is a regular housewife/factory worker that is inspired to inspire change, not just for her, but for women the world over.

It's a story that is well worth telling, although I doubt it got much play in some of the worlds more backwards nations. Rosamund Pike is wonderful as always as well. Her exchange with Hawkins is probably the most powerful moment in the picture.

The period details all seem right and the story is extremely compelling, and not just because it is based on true events. It seems to be a bit too good to be true and of course it kind of is, as it is a commercial film after all.

I certainly noticed that all the film versions of the characters are eminently more attractive than the real life women. The picture, of course, wouldn't have been as enjoyable if not for this alteration, at least for this viewer.

It's a bit hokey and rife with clichà (C), but they're clichà (C)s I didn't mind being presented with yet again.