Review of Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) by Tija F — 26 Dec 2011

Frothy, fun, and entertaining. There's hardly a story in there but it doesn't even matter. An elegant and up-beat little movie.

This review of Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) was written by Tija F on 26 Dec 2011.

Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day has generally received positive reviews.

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