Review of Mrs Palfrey at The Claremont (2005) by Sam W — 05 Jul 2007

All ratings are out of four.

Here is a quiet and peaceful reflection on life and friendship starring the legend Joan Plowright and the newcomer Rupert Friend as two lonely Londoners who find each other and develop, of all things, an unlikely friendship. The scenario is familiar, but the honesty is fresh. The titular Claremont is a retirement hotel where the painstaking routine marks the end of life for forgotten senior citizens. The movie is sweet and even a little sentimental, but it is also wise, observant, and a pleasure to take in.