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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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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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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.
The ?... read more »
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Fails to excite
'Breaking taboos', 'Controversial'...Yes, something edgy and exciting is flagged up. Watch it though, and it just flags.
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slow to watch
Its an ok film , though it is quite slow. Story of the mother who falls for alot younger guy. She moves in with her son and his wife, while she falls for the ... read more »
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Really Boring!!!!!!!!
I am not a prude and i wasnt shocked by this film, just bored as it had no real story, nothing happened and because of the other reviews i expected more. i ... read more »
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Give it a watch if you've got nothing better to do
This was ok - it didn't shock in any way but made me cringe in parts! Seeing any older lady have it off with anybody, whatever their age isn't that ... read more »
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Why is everyone so shocked?
Reading many of the other reviews, many people seem to find it shocking that an older woman might be interested in sex. They seem to have translated this shock ... read more »
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Predictable, but moving.
I read the critic's review and endorse every word.
The story is plainly predictable, but the acting is superb. Anne Reid is undoubtedly one of ... read more »
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Mother film
Good, if a bit less believable because of the type of older woman- maybe not glamorous enough, however an interesting portrait of messed up minds of two ... read more »
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Give it a go
Excellent performance from Anne Reid. An Intelligent and engaging film about an older woman's sensuality, with the mother-daughter relationship providing an... read more »
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This film was a disaster
This film was a disaster, made me feel sick and was so boring, don't bother you might aswell sit and watch paint dry!!
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Worth seeing
I did not find this offensive in the way many of the reviews suggested It was a brave subject to tackle and worth seeing. However the female characters are ... read more »