Review of Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) by Laurel S — 23 Apr 2011

Such a well done movie I really enjoy it. I love the 20's the vintage times.

This review of Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) was written by Laurel S on 23 Apr 2011.

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

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

In trying to recapture the spirit of classic '30s screwball comedies, the film too often mistakes manic energy for wit, and it ends on a note…

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By Bradley S (85) on 21 Dec 2013

Loved this movie. Would consider seeing again…

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By Brad S (2,657) on 29 Sep 2016

I enjoyed this one very much because of the cast, particularly Adams and McDormand. The movie is fun and entertaining, worth a watch…

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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 Timm S (1,294) on 12 Sep 2015

OK, maybe I'm an old sap, but I loved this movie. It's a throwback to the old screwball comedies and it is as good as they were…

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

Money or love? That is the question--This Miss is bliss! McDormand is enchanting in the title role and Adams is charming…

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By Tamara H (174) on 27 Aug 2015

This film manages to capture the charm of classic screwball comedies without seeming cheesy…

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By Jon C (1,457) on 07 Mar 2018

Really good actors but way too much talking certainly a brilliant showcase for amy adams and frances mcdormand miss Pettigrew needs a job and…

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By Renáta T (8) on 22 May 2017

A classy British romance. Innocent, entertaining and joyfully not serious…

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By J.r. Jones (1,066) for Chicago Reader (7,190) on 08 Feb 2014

This was shot at the legendary Ealing Studios, but I hesitate to call it a British comedy: its two stars are American, it currently has no…

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