Director Steven Frears deserves special mention. A lesser filmmaker could so easily have turned this project into mushy, sentimental junk. The tear-jerking moments here are heartfelt and real. It's the kind of filmmaking we see too little of today.
I say SEE IT!!!
This review of Philomena (2013) was written by Jordon J on 15 Apr 2014.
Philomena has generally received very positive reviews.
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