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trixster
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Joined: Wed Oct 13, 2004 6:31 pm Posts: 19697 Location: ville-marie
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Vera Drake
Vera DrakeQuote: Vera Drake is a 2004 British film directed by Mike Leigh. It tells the story of a working class woman in London in 1950 who performs illegal abortions for women in need. It won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival and it was nominated for three Academy Awards and won three BAFTAs.
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Sun Jan 16, 2011 2:29 pm |
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Bradley Witherberry
Extraordinary
Joined: Sat Oct 30, 2004 1:13 pm Posts: 15197 Location: Planet Xatar
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Re: Vera Drake
[My original review from October 2004:}
Vera Drake: Harrowing Tale of Unrequited Heroism!
Not your typical feel-good movie, but rather a searing look at the personal cost of providing help to non-wealthy (the wealthy are shown taking care of their own without the pesky need of legal harassment) woman in need of abortions in 1950 Britain. The period design - from the set design, to the costumes - right down to the very look and authenticity of the actors is impeccable. Even though I am not a woman and I live in 2004, I vicariously experienced Vera's dilemma within the context of her culture. True heroism seen through the simple helping of others despite social censure. Same as it ever was.
5 out of 5.
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Sun Jan 16, 2011 3:46 pm |
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Dr. Lecter
You must have big rats
Joined: Sat Oct 16, 2004 4:28 pm Posts: 92093 Location: Bonn, Germany
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Re: Vera Drake
B-
Mike Leigh is a fine director and gets the best out of his cast. Unfortunately, Imelda Staunton's great performance is the only thing that really stands out about this film. It's gloomy, dour and just simply plain, never striking the emotional cords a film like this should. As I said, Staunton shines in each of her moments (though it was still not the best female performance of 2004), but she can barely lift the film above average.
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