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84 Charing Cross Road Reviews

1986

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Helene Hanff's book 84 Charing Cross Road had previously been a TV program and a stage play before it was converted into this 1986 film. The scene is New York, 1949: Anne Bancroft plays a struggling writer and passionate bibliophile, who answers an advertisement from a rare-volumes bookshop at 84 Charing Cross Road in London. .. Read more

Starring	Anne Bancroft, Anthony Hopkins, Eleanor David, Judi Dench
Director	David Jones
Genres	Drama, Romance

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- "...A joyous celebration of the life of the imagination....The film affords both Anne Bancroft and Anthony Hopkins some of the warmest and most winning moments of their screen careers..."
- 10300
- - Los Angeles Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
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  A film from a kinder world
  
  A simply wonderful piece of filmmaking, a gentle, slow-moving piece about the long-distance relationship between an American would-be writer and an English ... read more »
  
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  - Wales
  - 28 Jul 2004 at 14:56
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  Anthony Hopkins at his best
  
  This is such a good film. Anthony Hopkins is brilliant and the whole concept of a relatonship through letters is good. Very sad when he dies and Anne Bancroft ... read more »
  
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- - rosief
  - 18 reviews
  - 12 May 2011 at 16:25
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  Charing Cross Road
  
  I loved this film-having read the book before watching,I can say the characters are just right-it brings home the difficulties in post war Britain and how ... read more »
  
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  - Richmond
  - 06 Feb 2011 at 07:52
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  Superb film
  
  Beautiful film - sensitive, funny, understated and very moving. This film is beautifully acted by the 2 leads, and restores your faith in human nature.
  
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  - Yorkshire
  - 04 Feb 2011 at 10:38
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  84 Charing Cross Road
  
  a lovely, gentle film with great actors bringing the characters to life beautifully. a love story through letters that takes you on a journey. touching but not ... read more »
  
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- - joshytw
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  - southampton
  - 10 Dec 2010 at 10:07
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  84 Charing Cross Road
  
  It is not altogether surprising that the form of the book leads to a less successful film. The evocation of the times, and the strong contrast of the USA and ... read more »
  
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  - Horsham
  - 20 Oct 2009 at 15:28
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  Always difficult...film or book first...
  
  I read the book 84 charing cross road and was therefore interested to see the film. I found the book so charming (and the second half the most interesting) ... read more »
  
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- - denbyc
  - 3 reviews
  - Leeds
  - 14 Oct 2009 at 12:56
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  84 Charing Cross Road
  
  This is a tender story of distant love, gradually developing, conducted solely by letter. Poignant, touching, and, at times, very funny.
  
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- - rugosaplants
  - 11 reviews
  - Andover
  - 28 Jul 2009 at 08:30
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  Charming
  
  This film was particulalry interesting, focusing on the relationship between two people, (both with a passion for rare English books) in different countries who... read more »
  
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- - Troopy
  - 14 reviews
  - London
  - 14 Jul 2009 at 22:12
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  Simple but Charming...
  
  I really enjoyed this subtle tale of a distant relationship. It belongs to a world where gratification is not instantaneous, and where books and literacy are ... read more »
  
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  - Bedford
  - 29 May 2009 at 13:44
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  Superb
  
  This was a wonderful film, with a wonderful cast. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire adventure: laughed, teared up and learned a bit. I highly recommend the film, ... read more »
  
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  - Leyburn
  - 20 May 2009 at 17:32
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  A film from a kinder world
  
  A simply wonderful piece of filmmaking, a gentle, slow-moving piece about the long-distance relationship between an American would-be writer and an English ... read more »
  
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  - 28 Jul 2004 at 14:56
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  And the winner is...
  
  It never ceases to amaze me sometimes how and why some films get nominated for awards and how some actually win them.
  
  In my humble opinion this film ... read more »
  
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- - plutus1947
  - Devon
  - 11 Nov 2004 at 21:01
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  A gentle story, beautifully acted
  
  For once the film was as good as the book. I think several actresses could have played Helene Hanff, but Anthony Hopkins was perfect for Frank Doel, as in '... read more »
  
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  - 12 Aug 2004 at 12:58
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  Better on the radio
  
  I had listened to the story several times on the radio and found that the film adaptation did not add anything. Because it is mainly the correspondence between ... read more »
  
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- - Albany
  - Warwickshire
  - 21 May 2005 at 11:10
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  Thoroughly Enjoyable
  
  A wonderful tale about human kindness. Anne Bancroft is superb in her role as the feisty, independent New Yorker and Anthony Hopkins is perfect as the stiff ... read more »
  
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- - Melanie & David
  - Somerset, England
  - 09 Dec 2004 at 16:10
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  A real gem
  
  Wonderfully written, portrayed and acted. Thoughtful presentation of the relationships as they developed over decades, enhanced beautifully by the characters ... read more »
  
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  - Wales
  - 25 Jun 2005 at 15:54
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  AT LAST
  
  I read the book 84 Charing Cross Road that the film was based on and have seached for it ever since ,until now!!! It was worth the wait. Its a charming story of... read more »
  
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  - Bury St Edmunds England
  - 02 Aug 2005 at 12:07
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  Hire this
  
  A little bit of a slow start but it's magic is the slow pace. It is an excellent film.Look out for the supporting cast.
  
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  - CHESTER
  - 26 Aug 2005 at 16:56
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  Excellent gentile drama with inspired casting
  
  Hopkins and Bancroft play superbly to the backdrop of wartime Britain and America. A sweet old fashioned love story that transfers well from book to celluloid<... read more »
  
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  - England
  - 30 May 2005 at 16:23
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  Gentle and subtle...
  
  Lovely film. Gentle and subtle observation of post war London and New York. Insight into the basic humanity of everday life.
  
  Recommended.
  
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  - Wigan
  - 09 Jan 2006 at 17:07

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Critics' reviews
- "...A joyous celebration of the life of the imagination....The film affords both Anne Bancroft and Anthony Hopkins some of the warmest and most winning moments of their screen careers..."
- 10300
- - Los Angeles Times
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- "...An appealing film on several counts, one of the most notable being Anne Bancroft's fantastic performance....Genuinely moving..."
- 10301
- - Variety
  - 11 Mar 2005 at 12:59
- David Jones' film of Helene Hanff's book, recording the bizarre transatlantic relationship between a New York... read more on Time Out
- 44883
- - Time Out
  - 04 Nov 2008 at 00:15
- Pleasant picturization of a now famous book which had already been seen on TV and stage.
- 31638
- - Halliwell's Film Guide
  - 02 Mar 2006 at 15:42

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- 84 Charing Cross Road
  
  Helene Hanff's book 84 Charing Cross Road had previously been a TV program and a stage play before it was converted into this 1986 film. The scene is New York, 1949: Anne Bancroft plays a struggling writer and passionate bibliophile, who answers an advertisement from a rare-volumes bookshop at 84 ...