7.9
A charming and heartwarming film which I enjoyed all the way through. Wonderful direction by Lone Sherfig of the excellent screenplay by Nick Hornby (adapted from the memoir by Lynn Barbor). Sherfig and Hornby use simple scenes and characters to unfold their drama of an English school girl facing real life lessons. Enjoyably believable performance by all leading cast and supporting cast members. Carey Mulligan is very good in the lead. Alfred Molina is especially suited for his supporting role and delivers strongly. But Peter Sargaard, as the antagonist, is the key to allow the other actors to show the development in their characters. Small role by Emma Thompson. Well worth seeing.
Telluride Film Festival 9/3/09.
A charming and heartwarming film which I enjoyed all the way through. Wonderful direction by Lone Sherfig of the excellent screenplay by Nick Hornby (adapted from the memoir by Lynn Barbor). Sherfig and Hornby use simple scenes and characters to unfold their drama of an English school girl facing real life lessons. Enjoyably believable performance by all leading cast and supporting cast members. Carey Mulligan is very good in the lead. Alfred Molina is especially suited for his supporting role and delivers strongly. But Peter Sargaard, as the antagonist, is the key to allow the other actors to show the development in their characters. Small role by Emma Thompson. Well worth seeing.
Telluride Film Festival 9/3/09.