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Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont | 
 enlarge | Director: Dan Ireland
Actors: Joan Plowright, Rupert Friend, Zoe Tapper, Anna Massey, Robert Lang (ii)
Studio: Westlake
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.98
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Rating:  51 reviews
Sales Rank: 1052
Format: Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Ntsc, Widescreen
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: Unrated
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 108
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: WLV3438
UPC: 798622343826
EAN: 0798622343826
ASIN: B000GYI3PY
Theatrical Release Date: 2005
Release Date: December 12, 2006
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Product Description
Oscar-nominated actress Joan Plowright is the titular Mrs. Palfrey in this heartwarming comedy. When an elderly Scottish widow moves to London she finds the big city less welcoming than she expected. Mrs. Palfrey is disheartened when her nephew doesn't return her calls. But when a young man (Rupert Friend) helps her after a fall she discovers that the metropolis may not be as lonely as it first appeared. Though Plowright has made a career out of playing strong supporting roles she easily makes the transition to leading lady in this film.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA/GENERATION GAP UPC: 798622343826 Manufacturer No: WLV3438
Amazon.com
The talented indie director Dan Ireland (The Whole Wide World, ) brings his deft, intimate touch to a lovely tale of family--and how to build one. Joan Plowright is Mrs. Palfrey, a genteel widow who moves to London to start her life anew, and to be less of a burden to her daughter. When she arrives at the dowdy Claremont Hotel, which is not quite the picture of loveliness it was in the brochure, Plowright delivers Mrs. P's quick assessment--"Oh, dear"--with a spot-on mix of fleeting disappointment and stiff-upper-lip-itude. As she settles in among the oddball residents of the hotel, her life appears to be heading into a slow, downward decline. But when she meets young aspiring writer Ludovic (the adorable British actor Rupert Friend), Mrs. P--and we--learns that real family ties can be chosen, not inherited. The storyline is familiar and simple, with echoes of Tuesdays with Morrie, but the intimacy portrayed by the two lead actors brings surprising layers and emotion to the film, which envelopes the viewer like a cozy shawl. Extras include an excellent commentary with Ireland and producer Zachary Matz, Plowright's acceptance speech for an AARP award for her role in the film, and photo galleries. --A.T. Hurley
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 I adore this movie!!!! July 6, 2008
Beautiful movie and well acted. Anthing Joan Plowright does is good. The young man is fabulous and delicious. My husband loved it too. Not just a chick flick.
"A love story from the heart. " June 15, 2008
Joan Plowright and Rupert Friend performed beautifully in this touching story. Many meet people at different times in their lives that fill a need missing from each others life at any age. New acquaintances that become family, age has nothing to do with it they helped each other. She did not have a good relationship with her insensitive daughter and he did not have with his stern mother. Mrs. Palfrey brought him luck in meeting his new girlfriend in a chance encounter in the video store when he went to find a copy of Mrs. Palfrey's favorite movie and this lovely gal was also renting out the only copy so they watched it together. Mrs. Palfrey gave him the encouragement to write his novel. He gave her a caring; loving friend who without judging her and making her feel inadequate helped her feel needed. Mrs. Palfrey was dressed so elegant and even was proposed to by one of the other tenants staying at the Claremont. She just wanted to be independent make new friends which she did at the Claremont.
 Kudos for intergenerational friendships May 25, 2008
This is a celebration of how versatile the human spirit it--from a derpessed young would be writer, to an old woman facing her last days. Mrs. Palfrey (Joan Plowright)is the heroine because she keeps her dignity, and sanity,and propriety even in the depressing hotel atmosphere. And she brings that sense to the other residents. Don't know how long she would have stayed had it not been for the young writer (Rupert Friend) who gently interjects goodness and respect into the scene. Watch it and see how both people benefit.
A Beautiful Story! May 5, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
For BBC or Masterpiece Theater lovers, this is one that you can not pass up. It is a wonderful drama that will attract both young and old. This film is full of meaning and extremely moving to watch. I highly recommend it.
There are many kinds of love... April 24, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This movie have become one of my favorites. It's a small, sweet story that's full of kindness, love, remembrances and hope. The two people who meet in this story -- a young man just beginning his life and an elderly woman who is nearly at the end of hers -- become special friends and each is the richer for it.
I can't say enough about Joan Plowright who is such an amazing actress. She is in three of my favorite movies -- this one plus "Enchanted April" and "The Summerhouse" (which unfortunately is not on DVD and is very hard to find on VHS).
If you're looking for a change from the typical fare that's being offered at the movies these days and you're longing for something simple with more meaning, give this one a try.
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