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- I would say this is a good film if you're in the mood for a character-driven drama. But if you're looking for something heart-warming, light-hearted, or uplifting, give "the Lady in the Van" a miss.
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While the film is no “Spotlight” or “Philomena,” it does cast aspersions against the Catholic Church as its less-than-benevolent past dealings with Miss Shepherd are revealed. Still, Bennett’s script overestimates how enthralling his doppelgängers are compared to Smith’s note-perfect portrayal.
Maggie Smith is unforgettable in (mostly) true dramedy. Read Common Sense Media's The Lady in the Van review, age rating, and parents guide.
- Nicholas Hytner
- Sandie Angulo Chen
- Maggie Smith, Roger Allam, Alex Jennings
I found The Lady in the Van charming, but quite depressing. It's essentially about a crazy homeless woman who bums off a far too kind playwright as she lives on his driveway in her van for 15...
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- Nicholas Hytner
- PG-13
- Maggie Smith
Nov 16, 2015 · Alex Jennings. Nicholas Hytner. reviews. Reuse this content. Maggie Smith is magnificent as a homeless woman who shares Alan Bennett’s drive in this moving adaptation of the West End play.
Dec 4, 2015 · Nicola Dove/Sony Pictures Classics. By Stephen Holden. Dec. 3, 2015. Those eyes. They’ve seen it all and taken its measure. And woe be to someone or something that displeases the critical...
- Stephen Holden
That almost says it all. Full Review | Original Score: 4/4 | Aug 22, 2018. Jason Di Rosso The Final Cut. At its best, The Lady in the Van exposes the hypocritical, torn feelings many of us...
Rotten Tomatoes gave the film a rating of 89%, based on 149 reviews, with an average rating of 7.21/10. The site's consensus states, "Led by a marvelous performance from Maggie Smith, Lady in the Van wrings poignant, often hilarious insight from its fact-based source material."
