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This week, we’re watching Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day.

What I Liked: Movie fans, Prepare to lose yourself in 1939 London.  In Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, Frances McDormand is delightful, as she always is, as Miss Guinevere Pettigrew, a middle-aged London governess desperately searching for work.  And she finds it as a “social secretary” for American actress and singer Delysia Lafosse who is desperate to be a star, played perfectly by Amy Adams.  In one day Delysia takes Miss Pettigrew into the wild and selfish world of London’s upperclass.  Both actresses are brilliant in their roles.  McDormand as the quiet but wise Pettigrew, and Adams as the bubbly, naive 30’s actress.  They make a great team.  Together Pettigrew and Lafosse will face the world and teach one another about life, love, and friendship.  You will be amazed at how well this period piece keeps true to pre WWII. The sets, the cloths, the music, and the lingo will astound you and will take you back to a time of innocence and entertainment.  There is the ominous sights a nd feelings of the war approaching but the socialites fail to realize the upcoming danger.  All but Adam’s and McDormand’s characters who portray a realistic fear that forshadows what will come.

What I Disliked: This movie is so surprising that there really isn’t anything you wont’ like, as long as you can keep up with the numerous wacky events that transpire in one day.

Would I Recommend?: I’m sure this film is not a must see on many movie fans lists, and that is a shame.  It is a very enjoyable film with great performances and stunning sets.  See this movie, not as a “chick flick” and not just as a date flick.  See it and you’ll be surprised to see that screenwriters David Magee and Simon Beaufoy have written a wonderful story during a wonderful time.  And in doing so, you will have your own day.

Score: 7 out of 10

- John T. McMillin

What I Liked: This was a wonderful movie that I probably would not have chosen to see based on the commercials, but I’m glad I went.  It is a great date movie (my husband enjoyed it as well).  This movie should be nominated for an Oscar for costumes as well as set design.  I became a fan of Frances McDormand after her role in “Fargo,” and she doesn’t disappoint in this role as a slightly repressed English governess (her accent is “spot on").  I also enjoyed Amy Adams in her role as the spoiled American singer/actress.  I left the theatre with a nice, “feel good” mood due to the moral that life is short, and one must follow one’s heart.

What I Disliked: There was brief nudity at the beginning that was not needed (and surprisingly male rather than the usual female).

Would I Recommend?: I would recommend this movie to anyone, but especially if you like a good British film.

Score: 8 out of 10

- Lauretta Pesce

What I Liked: Miss Pettigrew was a estheticly beautiful movie. The costumes were gorgeous and the sets were fabulous. Frances McDormand was stellar as usual. But for me Lee Pace, as on of Amy Adam’s many lovers, was the best part of the movie. The star of Pushing Daisies proved to be a sexy, dymanic force on the big screen.

What I Disliked: The movie all in all was a bit boring. As a comedy, most of the jokes fell flat. As a drama, you never get attached to most of the characters and never really care what happens to them.

Would I Recommend?: The movie is pretty and would be good for a rainy day afternoon when there is nothing else to do.

Score: 5 out of 10

- Stephanie Powers