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Saving Grace
2000
SAVING GRACE is genuinely funny British comedy about Grace, a recently widowed woman who risks losing her wonderful estate and beautiful garden because of the huge debts her husband left when he died. To cure her financial ailments, she uses her horticultural talent to raise--and then sell--marijuana plants. But, when Grace .. Read more
| Starring | Brenda Blethyn, Craig Ferguson, Martin Clunes, Tchéky Karyo |
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| Director | Nigel Cole |
| Genres | Comedy |
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Critics' reviews (6)
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An updated, Ealing-style comedy, with marijuana instead of whisky galore and Brenda Blethyn in the role that, 50 years ago, would have gone to Margaret Rutherford. The star of Secrets and Lies and Little Voice is the eponymous Grace, a recently widowed housewife whose late husband has left her with a mountain of debts to pay. The only way to keep her beautiful Cornish mansion is to grow ganja with the aid of her Scottish handyman, Craig Ferguson (The Big Tease). A host of familiar TV faces (Martin Clunes, Leslie Phillips, Diana Quick) jockey for position, but the screenplay (a joint effort by Ferguson and Mark Crowdy) is more juvenile than risqué and makes tittering pot-shots at the expense of credible characterisation and plot development.
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"...With its lush photography and pleasing romantic angle, this old-fashioned comedy is funny enough to generate a buzz..." -- 3 out of 4 stars
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"...SAVING GRACE is good-hearted and all in good fun, told -- and enjoyed -- in a relaxed state of mind..."
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Most helpful members' reviews (3)
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17 out of 23 people found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
Tiresome whimsy
A perfect example of a predictably whimsical piece of English cosiness. If undemanding, formulaic cuteness is what you enjoy watching, by all means go for this film: there are worse ways to waste an hour and a half. But there are a great many better ways too.
It's a little sad to see actors of the calibre of Brenda Blethyn in this sort of combination of ITV comedy-drama and a Hovis ad.
British scripwriting has the potential to be a hell of a lot better than this work. -
10 out of 11 people found this review helpful
Time well spent
What the British do best a whimsical feel good comedy which has a strong plot and characters you will care about. Within the eccentricities of a small English town, Grace has to find a way of making money fast when her bounder of a husband dies and leaves her as good a penniless. But Grace is not trained for anything in particular or is she?
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9 out of 10 people found this review helpful
Quirky British comedy, done to perfection, great acting from all the cast. One not to be missed.
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Most recent members' reviews (2)
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
You won’t regret it!
This has to be one of the most underrated films, it is just so funny. Brenda Blethen is, as always, understated and has perfect timing. The rest of the cast are all just as good. And the setting is great. See this film you won’t regret it!
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
A brilliant film
This was a brilliant film, I haven't seen such a funny film in ages. Would recommend this film to any one who enjoys good old British humour. Also a very beautiful location which has inspired me to spend my holidays there this year.
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17 out of 23 people found this review helpful
[Highly rated reviewer]
Tiresome whimsy
A perfect example of a predictably whimsical piece of English cosiness. If undemanding, formulaic cuteness is what you enjoy watching, by all means go for this film: there are worse ways to waste an hour and a half. But there are a great many better ways too.
It's a little sad to see actors of the calibre of Brenda Blethyn in this sort of combination of ITV comedy-drama and a Hovis ad.
British scripwriting has the potential to be a hell of a lot better than this work. -
10 out of 11 people found this review helpful
Time well spent
What the British do best a whimsical feel good comedy which has a strong plot and characters you will care about. Within the eccentricities of a small English town, Grace has to find a way of making money fast when her bounder of a husband dies and leaves her as good a penniless. But Grace is not trained for anything in particular or is she?
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9 out of 10 people found this review helpful
Quirky British comedy, done to perfection, great acting from all the cast. One not to be missed.
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8 out of 8 people found this review helpful
Excellent
I added this to my selection as it was one of the movies I was always meaning to get around to watching. Now that I have I wish I hadnt left it so long. Its a great way to spend a couple of hours, very funny with well observed characters (if somewhat stereotypical) and a brilliant cameo from Bill Bailey as an out of his depth stoner. Well worth a watch.
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5 out of 5 people found this review helpful
You won’t regret it!
This has to be one of the most underrated films, it is just so funny. Brenda Blethen is, as always, understated and has perfect timing. The rest of the cast are all just as good. And the setting is great. See this film you won’t regret it!
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4 out of 4 people found this review helpful
++++++EXCELLENT+++++++
Just absolutely brilliant, superb cast, superb story, ends to quick for my liking as I loved the film, georgeous Brenda Blethyn and those ladies in the local shop - you must see the film, can not say any more but you will not be disapointed,
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3 out of 3 people found this review helpful
Funny, charming film
I loved this film - true it’s a bit patchy in terms of plot and acting, but it’s a definite cheer-up film and has been underrated by the critics.
Recommended if you fancy a laugh, it has broad appeal for most ages. Also, it inspired the recent TV series "Doc Martin" - so if you liked that, you'll like this. -
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
fantastic
Very entertaining. This is a great feelgood movie for a Sunday evening.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
potent comedy!
the frase 'merry widow' springs to mind! faltless performances from both brenda blethyn and craig ferguson makes this one unmissable. if you dont laugh at this one you better check you still have a pulse!
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
Excellent...funny to the last moment
Want a bit of clever english humor with an unexpected ending, a great cast and loads of laughs...then this one is for you. Have enjoyed watching it immensly (3 times)
Critics' reviews (6)
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An updated, Ealing-style comedy, with marijuana instead of whisky galore and Brenda Blethyn in the role that, 50 years ago, would have gone to Margaret Rutherford. The star of Secrets and Lies and Little Voice is the eponymous Grace, a recently widowed housewife whose late husband has left her with a mountain of debts to pay. The only way to keep her beautiful Cornish mansion is to grow ganja with the aid of her Scottish handyman, Craig Ferguson (The Big Tease). A host of familiar TV faces (Martin Clunes, Leslie Phillips, Diana Quick) jockey for position, but the screenplay (a joint effort by Ferguson and Mark Crowdy) is more juvenile than risqué and makes tittering pot-shots at the expense of credible characterisation and plot development.
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"...With its lush photography and pleasing romantic angle, this old-fashioned comedy is funny enough to generate a buzz..." -- 3 out of 4 stars
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"...SAVING GRACE is good-hearted and all in good fun, told -- and enjoyed -- in a relaxed state of mind..."
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Genial comedy that stretches its one joke, of genteel drug dealers and users, further than it can go.
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"...A crowd-pleasing comedy....Blethyn's solid-gold charm turns SAVING GRACE into a comic high..."
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"...Mr. Ferguson is a leading contender for the title of World's Most Amusing Scot..."
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