Overwiew :Guinevere Pettigrew, a middle-aged London governess, finds herself unfairly dismissed from her job. An attempt to gain new employment catapults her into the glamorous world and dizzying social whirl of an American actress and singer, Delysia Lafosse.
Writers :
David Magee, Simon Beaufoy, Winifred Watson
Critic Reviews
Grade
USA Today - Claudia Puig : Though the plot turns of this ultra-light comedy of manners may not stay with you after the lights go up, the agile performances of the two lead actresses give heft to this trifling tale. more...
B
Seattle Post-Intelligencer - William Arnold : Sporadically enjoyable and always gorgeous to behold. more...
B-
San Francisco Chronicle - Ruthe Stein : Frothy and exuberantly entertaining - in part because of the sexual innuendoes - it's the best romantic comedy so far this year. more...
A
ReelViews - James Berardinelli : A female buddy movie frosted with elements of whimsy and a little romance. more...
A-
New York Times - Stephen Holden : An example of how a little nothing of a story can be inflated into a little something of a movie with perfect casting, dexterous tonal manipulation and an astute eye and ear for detail. more...
B
New York Post - Lou Lumenick : Quite watchable (if instantly forgettable) thanks to gorgeous sets and the delightful Adams. more...
C
Los Angeles Times - Carina Chocano : Frances McDormand and Amy Adams charm in the light, fun romantic fantasy. more...
B
Hollywood Reporter - Kirk Honeycutt : Lighter-than-air social comedy set in London, circa 1939, gives Frances McDormand and Amy Adams wonderfully showy roles. more...
B
Filmcritic.com - Bill Gibron : Harkens back to those days of ditzy heiresses, silly playboys, and suave leading men. And for the most part, it succeeds. more...
B-
Entertainment Weekly - Lisa Schwarzbaum : Adams is a peach. more...
C+
Chicago Tribune - Michael Phillips : A charming Cinderella story. more...
Excellent movie. Great casting and acting. Great screenplay.
Although the story is predictable, all the setup and acting are good. Amy Adams' acting is marvelous.
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