Review of Vera Drake (2004) by Andrew N — 19 Sep 2008

For a movie about abortion... pretty funny.

This review of Vera Drake (2004) was written by Andrew N on 19 Sep 2008.

Vera Drake has generally received very positive reviews.

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In the end, this is a movie that doesn't respect its own power. Less of a stacked deck would have left Vera Drake to play a far more effective hand…

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By Ker Malkin G (164) on 03 Jun 2013

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By Tor M (646) on 05 Oct 2012

Powerful and heartbreaking film with a great atmosphere. It's pretty to look at…

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By Becky C (160) on 06 Jun 2012

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By Ching L (86) on 31 Aug 2014

I have seen Imelda Staunton in plays and films and has always enjoyed her performances immensely. But this one is very good…

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By Connie Ogle (690) for Miami Herald (3,319) on 16 Apr 2016

Makes a compelling argument for women's rights without ever succumbing to preachiness…

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By Greg W (4,011) on 19 Oct 2014

This is definitely a slow burn of a movie with alot not really going on until you get half way through it…

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By Wiebke K (391) on 13 Oct 2012

Imelda Staunton does a stunning performance of Vera Drake, a woman who helps young women with unwanted pregnancies…

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By Abraham R (21) on 24 Feb 2012

I'll confess I didn't know anything about this other than it was a Mike Leigh film…

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By Claire T (1,124) on 07 Dec 2012

Was very contraversial and shocking yet I feel sorry for her poor woman…

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