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GinaKJul 10, 2017

Having seen Ethan Hawke and Sally Hawkins many times, I expected excellent performances, but it was difficult to stop thinking initially that Hawke was wearing a fat suit and Hawkins’ crippled feet and hands weren’t totally convincing. ButHaving seen Ethan Hawke and Sally Hawkins many times, I expected excellent performances, but it was difficult to stop thinking initially that Hawke was wearing a fat suit and Hawkins’ crippled feet and hands weren’t totally convincing. But the rewards of this film were emotional and not physical. Both Hawke and Hawkins were absolutely convincing emotionally, which is what made the film enjoyable and amazing. They transcended the physical limitations both of the characters and their own fame and made the characters’ personalities completely real and riveting. The story was well directed and didn’t distract from the emotional lives of these two wonderful characters. A beautiful and moving film that I would recommend highly to serious moviegoers who love film.… Expand

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AcaciaJul 23, 2017

I loved this movie! Ethan Hawke and Sally Hawkins are perfect as two socially awkward people who find themselves together. Maude (Hawkins) is crippled with rheumatoid arthritis and quite alone after being shuttled off to live with her auntI loved this movie! Ethan Hawke and Sally Hawkins are perfect as two socially awkward people who find themselves together. Maude (Hawkins) is crippled with rheumatoid arthritis and quite alone after being shuttled off to live with her aunt after her mother passes. She decides to go out on her own and hires on as Everett Lewis's housekeeper. She will live in the house with him, but he warns that in the hierarchy of his home, she ranks below the dogs amd the chickens. Maud passes her free time by painting on the walls and furniture of Everett's home. Kari Matchett is lovely as one of Everett's customers who comes by the house and sees Maud's paintings. She offers to buy some from her. Thus begins Maud's fame as a folk artist. She has articles written about her and appears on camera telling about her art and inspiration. This is a very sweet film and the relationship between Maud and Everett is fun to watch and often amusing. A quiet film that some may feel is too slow. But it really is a charactwr study of two "odd socks" who find their match in each other. Lovely movie!… Expand

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TVJerryJul 23, 2017

Maude Lewis was a primitive painter in '50s Nova Scotia. Sally Hawkins beautifully captures her character, who was "born funny" (her words for rheumatoid arthritis), while Ethan Hawke is quietly grim as the reclusive man who hires her as aMaude Lewis was a primitive painter in '50s Nova Scotia. Sally Hawkins beautifully captures her character, who was "born funny" (her words for rheumatoid arthritis), while Ethan Hawke is quietly grim as the reclusive man who hires her as a housekeeper. Both of their performances are warm and award-worthy. Aisling Walsh's direction quietly captures the challenges and frustrations that this duo faces with touching, sometimes frustrating sensitivity. The cinematography makes the engaging story even more beautiful. I'm not usually a fan of primitive art, but Maudie's work appealed to me, as did this sweetly told biography.… Expand

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netflicJun 26, 2017

This warm movie is a biography drama about a Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis. She suffered from rheumatoid arthritis, and her relatives considered her to be incapable of living independently. She painted on all types of surfaces: walls,This warm movie is a biography drama about a Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis. She suffered from rheumatoid arthritis, and her relatives considered her to be incapable of living independently. She painted on all types of surfaces: walls, doors, boxes, using bright primary colors and depicting themes from nature, mostly flowers and birds. She and her husband Everett were very poor and lived in a small one-room house which Maud painted both inside and outside.
Sally Hawkings plays Maud and Ethan Hawke stars as Everett. They both deliver great performances full of complex nuances of their heroes' characters. I would also note excellent cinematography in that film.… Expand

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GreatMartinJul 11, 2017

Walking out of “Maudie” I felt the same way I did after seeing “Monster” when I said that IF Charlize Theron didn’t win an Oscar for her transformation, and acting, then I would never go to the movies again. Whew! She did. I am saying almostWalking out of “Maudie” I felt the same way I did after seeing “Monster” when I said that IF Charlize Theron didn’t win an Oscar for her transformation, and acting, then I would never go to the movies again. Whew! She did. I am saying almost the same thing about Sally Hawkins playing the title role in this film. Her transformation into Maud, and her acting, draws you into the film to such a point that you forget she is Sally Hawkins, the actress.
“Maudie” is a love story between two people who not only are different from everyone else but completely different from each other. I wasn’t aware the screenplay, by Sherry White, was based on a true story until the end and it made me wonder how true it really is. About 30-35 minutes into the film I gasped and really didn’t believe what I had just seen but that was only part of the story. There are sweet, funny, sad and cruel moments along the way. Neither Maud nor Everett, played by Ethan Hawke, had an early easy life and when we meet them they are still struggling in the world they inhabit.
The film is 1 hour and 55 minutes, with Newfoundland and Labrador filling in for Nova Scotia, is, necessarily, slow moving but still could have been cut by about 10 minutes.
The film basically concentrates of the story of Maud and Everett with minor characters such as Gabrielle Rose as Maud’s aunt and Zachery Bennett as her brother along with Kari Matchett as a vacationing New Yorker and Billy MacLellan as possibly the only friend Everett might have. Though Hawke does a fairly good job he does not quite reach Hawkins’ level.
“Maudie” in many ways is not an easy film to sit through but should be seen for Hawkins performance, and possibly, learn about an artist you didn’t know about. I hope I am wrong but I don’t think this movie will ‘sell’ to the public.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantJun 23, 2017

A charming albeit somewhat overlong and occasionally uneven biopic about a talented folk art painter whose life story has become relatively lost to obscurity over time. The film features what are arguably the finest performances ever turnedA charming albeit somewhat overlong and occasionally uneven biopic about a talented folk art painter whose life story has become relatively lost to obscurity over time. The film features what are arguably the finest performances ever turned in by Sally Hawkins and Ethan Hawke, as well as beautiful cinematography, fine period piece production values and ample examples of the artist's work. However, some sequences are needlessly drawn out, while others are underdeveloped and in need of more back story, shortcomings that keep a good film from being a great one.… Expand

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fearti2Nov 21, 2017

Maudie is a movie made in 2016 which tells us the real story of the Canadian artist Maud Lewis. Sally Hawkins and Ethan Hawke played the characters Maud and Everett and the odd Love between these odd characters is told so beautifully, itMaudie is a movie made in 2016 which tells us the real story of the Canadian artist Maud Lewis. Sally Hawkins and Ethan Hawke played the characters Maud and Everett and the odd Love between these odd characters is told so beautifully, it really is worth seeing. With elegant touches, movie reminds the viewer that we need realistic targets not unreachable goals for happiness. Some scenes in the movie are so sad, they touch you deeply.… Expand

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LeZeeFeb 4, 2018

On the edge of society, colours from brush strokes shined!

What is this film! Totally unheard! It's here now, so I watched it like I do for any film. But was not expecting anything. That was my advantage. It's a biopic, about an artist, notOn the edge of society, colours from brush strokes shined!

What is this film! Totally unheard! It's here now, so I watched it like I do for any film. But was not expecting anything. That was my advantage. It's a biopic, about an artist, not a famous one like medieval European painters. But a well known in her native. So now the world to know about her through this flick. That's what I love about films. Sometimes it's not about the famous people, but somewhere in a small place who quietly succeeded that inspires millions if they learn about that. So the films and books do that job well.

An Irish-Canadian co production. I think it has a real shot at the Oscars. Definitely for Sally Hawkins. In my opinion, she has already won that award, despite there are other good performances in this year. But if they snub this film, then as I consider like usual, the Oscars is pointless. Coming to the title, it should have been 'Maud'. Because nobody uses that word in the film. Anyway, 'Mudie' makes a good sound to pronounce, similar to Charlie, instead of Charles (Chaplin).

For now, this is an under-noticed film. As always, one of the reasons is, it's not an American or a British film. Then not made by a commercially well known filmmaker and cast. But this film never meant for commercial gain. It just tells the truth. A true story of an artist who lived not only on the edge of the society, humanity as well. Because when I saw this film, I could not tell the tale from what period. My guess was the late 19th century, then surprised as the story progressed to learn the real timeline. That tells she lived a life of at least a century ago of her time.

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Not a story of a high society woman. This kind of people can be found in every corner of the earth. They are somewhat discarded in the society for being different. But they too wants a normal life like everybody else. In such instance, this story happens. Maud is an orphan living with her aunt, after her brother ditched her. With no social skills, her future is not so bright. But it all changes one day when she decides to become a live-in maid to a grumpy fish seller.

Initially, they find it not workable, then as the time goes by, they find each other. Following that, recognition of her paintings in the local community and spreading across, she sees some success in an unexpected path. But that's not the end of the tale. Seems happily ever after is so distant to them. A twist brings another unexpected derive in the narration. The heart rendering side of the story. From there how the remaining film would shape up before the conclusion were told.

Seems everything was perfect for this film. Nice casting. I think that's the best thing happened for this. Both Sally and Ethan were amazing. Like Sally, Ethan too deserves an Oscars for his so perfect supporting role. As for the director, I think it will remain one of her best work, despite she could do good films like this in the future. This is one of the great films about the artists. Very inspiring, as well as a tearjerker, if you are a soft hearted.

Low cost film, but well shot. I loved the locations. Then the dialogues. So simple and convincing. This is this year's 'Mr. Turner'. A must see film for grown ups. It got nominated for several categories in the Canadian top film awards and expected to win most of them. I hope in the coming days, it gets its due, I mean the wide recognition. Highly recommended by my side! One of my favourite biopics!

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BikerjamesApr 18, 2018

Good film about a headstrong woman who doesn't let her handicap of rheumatoid arthritis bring her down. Ethan Hawke, who is almost unrecognizable to me in this film, plays a socially inept man who hires her as a maid, and of course theyGood film about a headstrong woman who doesn't let her handicap of rheumatoid arthritis bring her down. Ethan Hawke, who is almost unrecognizable to me in this film, plays a socially inept man who hires her as a maid, and of course they eventually fall in love. He is abusive to her early in the relationship, both physically and mentally, but he changes with time as he realizes he is in love with her. Good performances all around, especially by Sally Hawkins who is so convincing in her character.… Expand