The Lady in the Van
Directed by:
Nicholas HytnerScreenplay:
Alan BennettCinematography:
Andrew DunnComposer:
George FentonCast:
Maggie Smith, Dominic Cooper, James Corden, Jim Broadbent, Samuel Anderson, Roger Allam, Frances de la Tour, Alex Jennings, Gwendoline Taylor (more)VOD (1)
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The film tells the true story of the relationship between Alan Bennett and the singular Miss Shepherd, a woman of uncertain origins who 'temporarily' parked her van in Bennett's London driveway and proceeded to live there for 15 years. Their unique story is funny, poignant and life-affirming. (BBC)
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This is a concert by Maggie Smith, who shows that it is possible to be a great actress at any age, you just need a good role. This role is good, but overall the movie falls behind a bit and I couldn't get into it for most of the running time. Especially as a comedy, it works kind of strangely and definitely may not captivate you.
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Maggie Smith played the role of a granny from a well-known British play. A granny who smells like a spoiled egg and swears like a sailor. A granny who pushes her way in front of the house of the most boring writer under the sun. And since Alex Jennings doesn’t hide it at all, the whole movie goes on is a similar fashion. If it weren’t for Maggie and the English locations, it would be even worse than it is.
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