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By Bogdana M (9) on 07 Jan 2007

What I liked from this movie is that it's not against nor for the abortion…

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By Hana A (28) on 05 Jan 2007

Quite an emotional storyline. deals with the non-ending issue of abortion…

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By Bonnie A (20) on 30 Dec 2006

Another of Mike Leigh's classics. Imelda Staunton is incredible as Vera, deeply moving…

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By Joe Morgenstern (2,395) for Wall Street Journal (3,071) on 27 Dec 2006

Much of the film's potency derives from its personal edge -- the passion for precise period decor, the title dedicating the film to Leigh's…

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By William G (411) on 19 Dec 2006

Staunton and company lend tremendous weight to abortion drama…

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By Brian P (1,844) on 02 Dec 2006

Another outstanding character driven movie from Mike Leigh with a mesmerizing performance from the brilliant Imelda Staunton…

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By Meg R (175) on 16 Nov 2006

Absolutely bleak, but the truth. Should be feminist required viewing…

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By Michelle Q (23) on 07 Nov 2006

Una drama algo sobrevalorado, pero la actuacion de Imelda Staunton es muy buena…

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By Lynne N (168) on 31 Oct 2006

I was cautious about seeing this film as I expected it to be a feature length advertisement for pro-choice, so I was pleasantly surprised that…

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By Jennifer H (754) on 26 Sep 2006

An incredible film from british writer/director Mike Leigh that looks at the topic of abortion in 1950's Britain…

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By Sarah G (848) on 16 Sep 2006

One of Leigh's best, in my opion. Imelda Staunton was deffinatly worthy of her oscar nomination…

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By Kent L (255) on 10 Sep 2006

Thsi movie took me by surpise. The acting was beyond good andt he story is amazing. I didn't think i'd like this film and now I own it…

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By Fangirl B (108) on 08 Sep 2006

A movie that actually deserves all the buzz it got. A movie about abortion that both pro- and anti-choice people can stand behind…

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By Tony N (131) on 30 Aug 2006

Great terriffic performance from imelda staunton…

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By Elsa W (26) on 06 Aug 2006

It let ordinent to rethink about the turth and family.Everthing get over,is it really become wrong…

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By Mad D (6) on 29 Jul 2006

Imdela Staunton worth the praise! A good film which uses a smart way to touch on such a sensitive issue…

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By Clare C (77) on 25 Jul 2006

Such a sweet set-up until the sad bits, which work really well…

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By June M (28) on 20 Jul 2006

Good film if you like them set in the old times…

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By Natalie D (108) on 17 Jul 2006

Mike Leigh always gets the best out of his actors and always tells his stories in a dignifed and intelligent way. This film is no different…

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By Shawn Levy (1,238) for Portland Oregonian (2,019) on 14 May 2006

In absorbing drama and staggering emotions, it renders an issue too often seen as black or white in heartbreaking gray…

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