Review of Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) by Judge L — 07 Jan 2009

Cute movie; takes awhile to get into it...but well worth it in the end!

McDormand and Adams are great.

This review of Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) was written by Judge L on 07 Jan 2009.

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

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