Review of Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) by Bruce T — 10 Jul 2009

If you are a fan of Amy Adams, this is a masterpiece. Deserves repeated viewing.

This review of Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) was written by Bruce T on 10 Jul 2009.

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

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The film's flaws are nothing compared with the pleasures it offers, chiefly in its unapologetic pursuit of old-fashioned sweetness and romance…

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By Scott Tobias (1,684) for The A.V. Club (5,644) on 15 Jun 2015

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By Matthew Sorrento (173) for Film Threat (5,156) on 16 Aug 2014

Plays like a breeze and ends before we know it. In the current state of cinema, all we can hope for is one like this per year…

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By Nefert M (75) on 27 Jun 2013

Predictable and weak story bolstered by the immensely likable lead ladies, Adams and McDormand…

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By Orlok W (1,270) on 17 May 2014

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