Blithe Spirit
Directed by:
Edward HallCinematography:
Ed WildComposer:
Simon BoswellCast:
Isla Fisher, Emilia Fox, Dan Stevens, Leslie Mann, Judi Dench, Aimee-Ffion Edwards, Julian Rhind-Tutt, James Fleet, Simon Kunz, Michele Dotrice, Dave Johns (more)VOD (1)
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Best-selling crime novelist Charles (Dan Stevens) suffers from terrible writer's block and is struggling to finish his first screenplay. His picture-perfect new wife Ruth (Isla Fisher) is doing her best to keep him focused so they can fulfill her dream of leaving London for Hollywood. Charles' quest for inspiration leads him to invite the eccentric mystic Madame Acarti (Judi Dench) to perform a séance in his home. He gets more than he bargained for when Madame Acarti inadvertently summons the spirit of his first wife: the brilliant and fiery Elvira (Leslie Mann). Ready to pick up her life right where she left off, Elvira is shocked to discover the prim and proper Ruth is now married to her husband and running her household. (Home Box Office)
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I found myself surprisingly entertained by this film. While it may not be groundbreaking, it managed to keep a smile on my face throughout. Judging by other people's reviews, it just seems a bit underrated. The standout element for me was definitely the cast. Not just the main actors, but Aimee-Ffion Edwards as Edith was perfect. I only wish she had more screen time. The retro vibe was successfully executed with vibrant colors that I found appealing, along with some witty dialogue that I enjoyed. And let's not forget Isla Fisher, perfectly captured by this line: "I'm going to keep things short and sweet, just like my wife." / Lesson learned: Is it considered cheating when a man does it with his wife? A bit of heavy philosophy to ponder.
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