Review of The Spitfire Grill (1996) by Sabrina K — 27 Jun 2007

A great movie about redeeming one's self and misjudgement.

This review of The Spitfire Grill (1996) was written by Sabrina K on 27 Jun 2007.

The Spitfire Grill has generally received positive reviews.

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The acting was mediocre, the story was well...a bit awkward and unrealistic. There's not much more to say than that…

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By Tiffany S (227) on 05 Aug 2008

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By Mirah W (44) on 10 May 2008

Great movie. When Percy sings There is a Balm in Gilead I get teary eyed. A wonderful movie with a message about redemption…

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By Cli O (622) on 13 Oct 2008

So poor it made me want to kick the TV. And really, what'd the TV ever do to me…

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By Chris M (3,023) on 07 May 2008

It's got some cheesy moments and the acting sometimes feels a bit off, but other than that, this is a solid little tearjerker that's well worth…

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Alison Elliott as the star of the movie, Percy Talbott acts like a young Jodie Foster has just gotten out of prison and decides to move to…

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By Angela K (156) on 28 Mar 2011

(** 1/2): Thumbs Down I liked the cast but the story just went off the rails at the end for me. A near-miss…

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By Kelly C (294) on 13 May 2011

Finally got to see this...It was high up there on my list since one of my only Flixster soul mates gave it 5 stars…

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The Spitfire Grill is an understated film about second chances and redemption. Percy is a 20-something girl who is released from prison…

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