2008
Director: Bharat Nalluri
Distributor: Focus Features
Key Elements: Lines – Characters – Message
Review:
I was surprised to find out this movie is based on a Winifred Watson novel, and not on a stage play. One of the most charming things about this movie is that watching it makes your feel like you’re at a live theater.
A down-on-her-luck Miss Pedigrew cons her way into a job as an assistant to the promiscuous, high-society theatrical hopeful, Delysia. Throughout the day thw two juggle Delysia’s men as they try to secure a future for themselves.
But as the night draws near, the frivolity wears down, and the stakes become clear. WWII introduces itself, Delysia realizes she must make up her mind and Miss Pettigrew faces a return to the lonely streets.
But these dark realities force the characters to drop their facades and decide what it really worthwhile.
In the end, it’s relationships. Both Miss Pettigrew and Delysia turn to the people they trust most for strength to go through life. It’s a good message delivered along with fun, fast double-entendres and a pretty sweet musical number.
Trailer:
Quotes:
- If I want to smoke cigars, I'll damned well smoke cigars, thank you very much, and to hell with your opinion.
- Men are so untrusting. I can't think why.
- Not everything comes along just when we want it. There are times when decisions just have to be made, or you certainly will miss out.
- I am not an expert on love, I am an expert on the lack of love, Delysia, and that is a fate from which I wish more fervently to save you.
- You people, with your green drinks and your parties and your subterfuges! You're all playing at love. One minute her, the next minute someone else, flit, flit, flit! We'll, I'm not playing. Love is not a game.
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