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- Philomena is terrific. A winding, emotionally grueling and eloquently told tale of one woman's immense heartbreak, it approaches its delicate subject matter with the boldness of a soldier but the grace of a dancer, balancing the harshness with so much hope for humanity.
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Nov 22, 2013 · Tweet. Now streaming on: Powered by JustWatch. "Philomena" is based on a true story about an elderly Irish woman searching for the toddler son she gave up for adoption as an unwed teen living in a convent. Most of its pleasures come from the way it confounds expectations.
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Nov 22, 2013 · Based on a powerful true story and led by note-perfect performances from Judi Dench and Steve Coogan, Philomena offers a profoundly affecting drama for adult filmgoers of all ages. In 1952, Irish...
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- Stephen Frears
- PG-13
- Judi Dench
Oct 31, 2013 · Philomena – review. Judi Dench is effortlessly moving as an Irish woman seeking to learn about the fate of her baby boy – and Steve Coogan, playing the journalist who helps her, has found a new...
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- Peter Bradshaw
Nov 21, 2013 · NYT Critic’s Pick. Directed by Stephen Frears. Biography, Drama. PG-13. 1h 38m. By Stephen Holden. Nov. 21, 2013. In “Philomena,” Judi Dench’s portrayal of a stubborn, kindhearted Irish Catholic...
- Stephen Frears
- Stephen Holden
- 98 min
Rex Reed of The New York Observer gave the film a glowing review and named it the Best Film of 2013, saying: "It's profoundly moving and thoroughly mind provoking, but despite the poignant subject matter, I promise you will not leave Philomena depressed. I've seen it twice and felt exhilarated, informed, enriched, absorbed and optimistic both ...
Philomena Reviews. Judi Dench's greatest screen performance... Full Review | Original Score: 4.5/5 | Jan 30, 2023. While several dramatic liberties were taken with the actual true account,...
Parents need to know that Philomena is a moving, gracefully filmed drama that's somewhat teen-friendly, though younger teens may find the subjects -- teen pregnancy resulting in a traumatic stay at a nunnery, deep religious guilt, death from AIDS, abandonment, and guilt -- quite heavy. Expect some….