Calendar Girls

Name: Calendar Girls
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Released: December 19, 2003
Duration: 108 min
Rating: 60
Cast: Helen Mirren, Julie Walters, Penelope Wilton

2003

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Buena Vista Pictures | Release Date: December 19, 2003 | PG-13

Starring: Helen Mirren, Julie Walters, Penelope Wilton

Summary: This film is based on the true story of the unconventional efforts of the Rylstone Women's Institute in North Yorkshire, England to raise money for leukemia research.

Director: Nigel Cole

Genre(s): Drama, Comedy

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 108 min

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Lisa Schwarzbaum

While each Yorkshire playmate-of-the-month warmly assesses her own undewy flesh, the movie gives off a happy vibe of appreciation -- for the dignity of the real Rylstone lot, the actresses who play them so lovingly, and the simple, flower-bed borders of the story. Read full review

Lou Lumenick

May be boomer-baiting formula, but this ingratiating, big-hearted holiday treat is as British as plum pudding - and the closest thing on the market to the famous Ealing comedies. Read full review

Ruthe Stein

Charming movie, Read full review

Liam Lacey

Both Mirren and Walters are successfully cast against type. Read full review

Derek Elley

Though the film is never dull, and playing by the cast is spirited, it's actually a surprisingly gentle movie, with no big "Full Monty"-like finale to send auds buzzing into the street. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Angel Cohn

The caliber of the cast, led by Mirren and Walters, elevates the material above movie-of-the-week level, and viewers can relish seeing these fine actresses play against type. Read full review

Marjorie Baumgarten

The actresses are terrific together, and it’s nice to see Helen Mirren smiling onscreen for a change. And although Calendar Girls is resolutely pleasant, the movie never really goes much beyond that. Read full review

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DrJ.

Oct 28, 2006

A wonderful, insightful, delicate comedy which touches the heart and brings out the one thing we all hate to talk about...CANCER. Older women do have wonderful charm and to age with grace is a virtue. BRAVO to their courage.

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