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The Mother
2003
The sensitive and controversial story of romance across the generation gap. A recently widowed woman May (an astonishing Anne Reid) seduces and develops a close, passionate and complex relationship with her own daughter's lover (an irresistible, bearded Daniel Craig). Powerful, believable performances make this a terrific taboo-.. Read more
| Starring | Anne Reid, Daniel Craig, Steven Mackintosh, Cathryn Bradshaw |
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| Director | Roger Michell |
| Genres | Drama |
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The Mother
The sensitive and controversial story of romance across the generation gap. A recently widowed woman May (an astonishing Anne Reid) seduces and develops a close, passionate and complex relationship with her own daughter's lover (an irresistible, bearded Daniel Craig). Powerful, believable performances make this a terrific taboo-breaking love story from the director of NOTTING HILL.
| Starring | Anne Reid, Daniel Craig, Steven Mackintosh, Cathryn Bradshaw, Oliver Ford Davies |
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| Director | Roger Michell |
| Studio | MOMENTUM PICTURES |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 47 mins |
| Certificate | |
| Genres | Drama |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | DVD: 24 May 2004 Production year: 2003 |
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Critics' reviews (6)
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Not since a 75-year-old Ruth Gordon swept death-fixated youngster Bud Cort off his feet in Harold and Maude has a film so affectionately addressed the controversial theme of autumn—spring romance. While visiting her children in West London, recently widowed grandmother May (the wonderful Anne Reid) gradually finds herself in lust with Darren (Daniel Craig), the much younger handyman renovating her son's house. Darren happens to be having an affair with Paula (Cathryn Bradshaw), May's daughter, but it's not long before May and Darren begin a sexual relationship of their own. Roger Michell's film thankfully avoids the pitfalls of its toy-boy premise, focusing on May's late dash for freedom and how love can exist outside of commonly accepted boundaries. This is truly a British movie that challenges taboos insightfully, and with great emotional maturity.
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Effective domestic drama of the re-awakening of a woman in her 60s and an incisive account of modern family life, where a parent can be an unnecessary intrusion.
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34 out of 45 people found this review helpful
Why, Why, Why?
I attended a preview screening of this film and it?s the only film preview I've ever been to where more than half the audience walked out.
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful
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A lovely sensitive film.................
Firstly, ignore Mike from Cardiff's review. This film was tastefully and sensitively acted throughout. Anne Reid is one of Britains top actresses, and she ... more
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