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 enlarge | Director: Dan Ireland
Actor: Joan Plowright; Rupert Friend; Zoe Tapper; Anna Massey; Robert Lang (ii); Marcia Warren; Georgina Hale; Millicent Martin; Michael Culkin; Anna Carteret; Lorcan O'toole; Timothy Bateson; Clare Higgins; Emma Pike; Carl Proctor; Sophie Linfield; Olivia Caffrey
Studio: Westlake
Category: DVD
List Price: $19.98
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Rating:  56 reviews
Sales Rank: 1674
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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 "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
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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
2 out of 2 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
3 out of 3 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.
A story of friendship March 16, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont is a story of all that we miss when we let generation determine friendship, and of the pain our careless disregard costs our elders. It also shows us the meanings of the words lady and gentleman.
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