Review of Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) by Jake S — 08 Jun 2009

"Frances McDormand is brilliant and Amy Adams is excellent, enjoyable film to watch.".

This review of Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) was written by Jake S on 08 Jun 2009.

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

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An obvious homage to the great screwballs of the past, films in which women were zany, mad things, and men were sticks in the mud, Miss Pettigrew…

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By Sari P (368) on 26 Mar 2014

I can't believe I haven't write a review about this movie, i've watched it a long time ago…

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By Hannah M (863) on 29 Mar 2014

The development of the characters is absolutely phenomenal thanks in part to a wonderful cast of seasoned actors and actresses…

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By Guilherme N (299) on 28 Aug 2014

3/5 ---A cutesy movie about the choice of love in our life, and what we choose to sacrifice our future selves or not for he present…

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By Bradley S (85) on 21 Dec 2013

Loved this movie. Would consider seeing again…

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

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By Louise L (34) on 12 Aug 2013

Delightful film. Wonderful acting, wonderful script, beautiful settings....this doesn't happen often enough…

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