Review of Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) by John Y — 20 Mar 2011

One of the best homages to classic cinema that I have ever seen. Amy Adams acts like she walked right out of a 1930's MGM comedy.

This review of Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (2008) was written by John Y on 20 Mar 2011.

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

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