Frears gives the story a slick makeover, blending melodrama and comedy with brisk professionalism and a hearty helping of schmaltz. But Dench and Coogan sell it well.
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This review of Philomena (2013) was written by Jon Frosch and published by The Atlantic on 02 Sep 2013.
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