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Based on a true individual and what she did to cheer troops and public during London's horrible days of the Blitz by Hitler's planes during WW II this shows the spirit that helped the British and her allies to survive and to win. Characters were excellently drawn, events were in accord with history but there was humor, courage, and grief well mixed. With Judi Dench in the lead it was great and I'm glad to have it so I can watch it again. I am a long time fan of Dame Judi going back to when she and husband Michael starred as a bumbling couple courting. This movie was up to her usual level and the whole cast was as good. Watch it if you can - it may be on You Tube.
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I already own the full screen version, but my husband said we should have the widescreen version, so I got two, one for us & one for our kids. Well it came, and right away I didn't like it. It seemed to crop off the top of the screen & the bottom of the screen, things seemed farther away. Oh, I must say that my husband likes this version, but he also likes chopped tops on cars, and they make me feel very cooped up and like I want to get away. So maybe that is the way I felt with this version. We are back with the full screen version. Which I LOVE, this is a wonderful story & I tell all who will liston to purchase it. Thank you, Ruthie
I wasn't aware of this movie until reading it on Judi Dench's filmography. Sorry I missed this when it came out 10 years ago. But now I have watched and thoroughly enjoyed Mrs Henderson Presents. For the most part this is a upbeat movie with upbeat characters who have some very funny lines in some very funny scenes. There is of course tragedy related to the fact that this movie depicts London during the "blitz" of World War II. But in the long run it's the story of a woman who loves life and who is able to manipulate the establishment to bring the joy of life to citizens and soldiers dealing with the fears and dangers of war. The bonus on the Mrs Henderson Presents dvd is director Stephen Frears very entertaining comments on the production of the movie. You shouldn't miss this.
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WATCHING JUDI DENCH & BOB HOSKINS GO AT EACH OTHER IN A BATTLE OF INDOMITABLE WILLS IS A TREAT THAT YOU OWE YOURSELF! THE SUPPORTING CAST, THE STORY, AND SCRIPTING IS PERFECT FOR THIS TALE. GUESS YOU CAN TELL THAT MY WIFE & I LOVE THE MOVIE & HAVE WATCHED IT MULTIPLE TIMES. OH YES, THERE IS SOME 30'S/40'S PIN UP TYPE STUFF GOING ON AROUND THEM. BUT HELL! THEY WERE IN THE MIDDLE OF A DEVASTATING WAR! HMM, TONIGHT WOULD BE A PERFECT TIME TO TEE IT UP AGAIN!
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Enjoyable. Based on a true story. Moving and funny.
Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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