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By Bob Bloom (1,124) for Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN) (1,017) on 18 Feb 2016

The Lady in the Van' is a showcase for (Maggie) Smith, who provides another amazing performance in her long and storied career…

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By Michael Smith (475) for Tulsa World (603) on 18 Feb 2016

Smith is the entire reason to see this funny little movie about a funny little lady who encounters a funny little man -- and by funny, I mean…

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By Bill Brownstein (38) for Montreal Gazette (210) on 18 Feb 2016

The movie has its moments of great whimsy, but also heartfelt, moving sequences wherein the two unlikely principals try to connect with one another…

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By Rick Kisonak (485) for Seven Days (657) on 17 Feb 2016

I can't imagine whom this lightweight curio is intended to appeal to, honestly…

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By Rob Thomas (1,118) for Madison Movie (219) on 13 Feb 2016

It's a charming little movie about how, almost against their will, people can become better human beings to each other. It's easier that way…

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By John Beifuss (1,947) for Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) (1,944) on 12 Feb 2016

If the Victorian lace is gone, the lacerating wit and intimidating demeanor that are Smith signatures remain…

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By Alison Gillmor (124) for Winnipeg Free Press (342) on 12 Feb 2016

There's not much narrative oomph…

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By Lauren Terry (23) for Willamette Week (516) on 12 Feb 2016

Despite this kid-friendly, Disney-style version of homelessness, Smith gives a genuine performance as a misunderstood woman suffering from…

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By Ken Eisner (445) for Georgia Straight (1,078) on 12 Feb 2016

More than anything, it's another great role for the Duchess, and a fascinating study of how we make lemonade with the sour fruit life leaves…

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By Tom Long (1,693) for Detroit News (2,682) on 12 Feb 2016

Jennings' portrayal isn't as flashy as Smith's - the things she can do with just a glance - but the balance they achieve is absolutely glorious…

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By Steve Davis (486) for Austin Chronicle (7,653) on 11 Feb 2016

It may not sound like much of a storyline, but there’s a subtle beauty in the ability of human compassion to cure one’s shortcomings…

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By Robert Horton (590) for HeraldNet (Everett, WA) (288) on 10 Feb 2016

The film has its witty moments, although it seems too smoothly rounded-off to be really memorable…

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By Sarah Boslaugh (544) for Playback:stl (411) on 06 Feb 2016

While I'm a great admirer of Dame Maggie ... the central story of the film is that of her reluctant host, Alan Bennett…

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By Nathalie Atkinson (93) for Globe and Mail (2,419) on 05 Feb 2016

Smith is never more beloved than when she plays just this sort of curmudgeon…

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By Katherine Monk (493) for Ex-Press.com (333) on 05 Feb 2016

we are essentially watching Alan Bennett's own metamorphosis from book-bound dramatist to soulful playwright…

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By Frank Swietek (3,473) for One Guy's Opinion (3,473) on 05 Feb 2016

Another clever construct by Alan Bennett, which gives Maggie Smith a grand opportunity to shine…

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By Moira Macdonald (1,892) for Seattle Times (3,524) on 04 Feb 2016

You leave Lady in the Van entertained but troubled; it's an agreeably but oddly off-balance film, juggling and nearly dropping the star turn…

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By Chris Knight (998) for National Post (1,405) on 04 Feb 2016

This narrative indifference creates a certain laziness, but more pleasant - think of a lazy river - than annoying, like a lazy writer…

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By Linda Barnard (586) for Toronto Star (3,601) on 04 Feb 2016

The joy of the film comes in watching Smith work her magic…

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By Juan Jaramillo (1) for Dallas Morning News (1,592) on 04 Feb 2016

Smith's performance as the bizarre old lady, who manages to get help by rejecting it, is the reason to watch this film…

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