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Birthday Girl Reviews

2001

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At a London airport, shy bank clerk John (Ben Chaplin) watches passengers arriving from an international flight. He's waiting for his mail order bride to arrive from Russia. When she finally appears, she's not exactly what John had in mind--tall, thin, and gangly, with scruffy hair and rings around her eyes, Nadia (Nicole .. Read more

Starring	Nicole Kidman, Ben Chaplin, Vincent Cassel, Mathieu Kassovitz
Director	Jez Butterworth
Genres	Comedy, Drama

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  Good film
  
  Found this film quite funny and always not knowing what was going to happen next. Good story line worthy of a 4 star rating.
  
  Would recommend this ... read more »
  
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- [Highly rated reviewer]
  - Andy Pugh
  - Stevenage
  - 15 Sep 2004 at 12:48
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  Birthday Girl
  
  A really well acted film which had interesting and thought provoking twists and turns - including the ending which had a final surprise.
  
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- - a customer
  - 09 Feb 2012 at 08:28
- - 0
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  Whore and princess
  
  Nicole Kidman is a star and she feeds off our desire for her. She can give us the pretty little next-door girl look or the sexual wanton via various options in ... read more »
  
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- - Zamy
  - 552 reviews
  - London
  - 07 Feb 2011 at 09:32
- - 1
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  Kidman excels.
  
  Amusing little story about a slightly dim chap (Ben Chaplin) who decides to order a bride from Russia.Things do not go well at first, but 'Nadia' knows ... read more »
  
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- - Nitaray
  - 218 reviews
  - Farnham
  - 26 Oct 2010 at 11:47
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  nicole kidman
  
  fantastic movie nicole kidman stole the movie as ever a very good film which keeps you guessing right till the end. watch and enjoy
  
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  - herts
  - 06 Jun 2010 at 15:55
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  - 1
  A russian Suicide
  
  As a Fan of Nicole Kidman fan,
  
  i expected more from her & Was
  
  very disappointed in this strange
  
  flick !
  
  The ... read more »
  
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- - Jazmin
  - 59 reviews
  - Telford
  - 04 Mar 2010 at 20:40
- - 0
  - 0
  breath of fresh air
  
  Sometimes in life you come accross a film that is unique and unexpected.Birthday girl is one of them films.
  
  Great performance by the 2 leads.
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- - baileymatthewbarber
  - 10 reviews
  - Rochester
  - 27 Nov 2009 at 21:05
- - 0
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  A Good Mixture
  
  A good mixture of comedy and drama. Yet again kidman stands out and does not receive enough praise for her efforts in another varied acting role.
  
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  - Llanelli
  - 09 Mar 2009 at 11:47
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  birthday girl
  
  Loved this film.. Very funny and touching at times..Keeps you wondering where its going next..
  
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- - ginger4x
  - 4 reviews
  - Sheffield
  - 23 Feb 2009 at 19:59
- - 0
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  Mildly entertaining
  
  A reasonable film and an easy watch
  
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- - Jo57
  - 21 reviews
  - Horsham
  - 11 Sep 2008 at 13:30
- - 1
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  Customer Review
  
  ... if you like this kind of film then you'll like this - sounds silly but if you didn't like Wimbledon for instance don't bother with this. It is ... read more »
  
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  - UK
  - 23 Jun 2008 at 15:22
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- - 10
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  Good film
  
  Found this film quite funny and always not knowing what was going to happen next. Good story line worthy of a 4 star rating.
  
  Would recommend this ... read more »
  
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  - Andy Pugh
  - Stevenage
  - 15 Sep 2004 at 12:48
- - 6
  - 2
  Off the beaten track
  
  A thoughly enjoyable british film , Kidman has never been sexier. The plot was very original and the acting first class. A must !
  
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- - Ash
  - London
  - 09 Jul 2004 at 16:45
- - 4
  - 2
  Nicole Kidman is a ...
  
  Nicole Kidman is a rare actor and here again we see her take on a role that is outside the box Hollywood like to keep their female stars in. If you like any of ... read more »
  
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- - Jip#1
  - STANLEY
  - 06 Dec 2003 at 15:00
- - 3
  - 2
  Glasnost!
  
  Quite a nice little story with a bit of a twist half way through. Nicole did well as Nadia and her Russian certainly convinced me!
  
  How else could the... read more »
  
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- - HappyJack
  - SWANSEA
  - 08 Nov 2004 at 16:49
- - 1
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  Customer Review
  
  ... if you like this kind of film then you'll like this - sounds silly but if you didn't like Wimbledon for instance don't bother with this. It is ... read more »
  
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- 579237
- - a customer
  - UK
  - 23 Jun 2008 at 15:22
- - 1
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  Kidman excels.
  
  Amusing little story about a slightly dim chap (Ben Chaplin) who decides to order a bride from Russia.Things do not go well at first, but 'Nadia' knows ... read more »
  
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- - Nitaray
  - 218 reviews
  - Farnham
  - 26 Oct 2010 at 11:47
- - 1
  - 1
  thoroughly enjoyable
  
  I loved this film. Cliches have been turned on their head and the acting throughout is great. The dialogue is funny and natural. Kidman is very believable as... read more »
  
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  - Sussex
  - 16 Oct 2004 at 13:06
- - 0
  - 0
  Film is OK. But ...
  
  Film is OK. But Vincent Cassel in un-used making his talent wasteful in what could have been a much better film.
  
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- - nikkiee
  - 56 reviews
  - LONDON
  - 26 Feb 2004 at 10:36
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  - 0
  Rather poor - a simple...
  
  Rather poor - a simple nothing. Walked out on it quite a few times though its extreme implausibility did draw the occasional smile.
  
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- - Elizabeth#55
  - INVERNESS
  - 27 Apr 2004 at 22:59
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  brilliant kidman
  
  nicole is turning into a very good actress not turning down difficult roles. very good film.
  
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- - a customer
  - scotland
  - 10 Apr 2005 at 15:25

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  At a London airport, shy bank clerk John (Ben Chaplin) watches passengers arriving from an international flight. He's waiting for his mail order bride to arrive from Russia. When she finally appears, she's not exactly what John had in mind--tall, thin, and gangly, with scruffy hair and rings around ...