Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day
Focus Features | Release Date: March 7, 2008
7.4
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Generally favorable reviews based on 40 Ratings
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SergioR.Mar 10, 2008
Delightful and poignant comedy. McDormand and Adams sparkle in their roles. 1939 London comes alive beautifully on the screen, top production values.
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BillC.Mar 30, 2008
This played like it was written ,directed , and produced by a bunch of 4th grade silly girls. The audience at the viewing I saw was 95% female. I thought it was so stupid I left after 12 minutes. It wasn't funny,or the least bit This played like it was written ,directed , and produced by a bunch of 4th grade silly girls. The audience at the viewing I saw was 95% female. I thought it was so stupid I left after 12 minutes. It wasn't funny,or the least bit believeable. If you have any male hormone in ya, this film will turn it to dust if you stay too long., not to mention the brain cells that will scream and comit suicide. Francis McDorman is a good actress, why she involved herself in this time waster is a mystery.… Expand
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PatR.Mar 16, 2008
A really charming film due to the great chemistry between the two leads, McDormand and Adams. English by has a nice touch. What else has he done?
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ChadS.Mar 8, 2008
"Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day" has all the makings of a sex farce. Delysia Lafosse(Amy Adams) is involved with three men. She's loose, though the movie often pretends otherwise. Miss Pettigrew(Frances McDormand) looks like a frigid "Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day" has all the makings of a sex farce. Delysia Lafosse(Amy Adams) is involved with three men. She's loose, though the movie often pretends otherwise. Miss Pettigrew(Frances McDormand) looks like a frigid religious fanatic, or a feminist. "Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day" might've been funnier had the titular character disapproved of Delyssa's extracirricular shenanigans. Even though she needs the money, you're surprised that Delyssa's "social secretary" enables Delyssa to weave her web of deception on three unsuspecting men. That's because Frances McDormand is wrong for the part. She looks like a runaway nun. You're surprised she's not angrier at her charge's treatment of Michael(Lee Pace). The film protects the audience from the truth about Delyssa. She's a golddigger. The film protects her, quite literally, with a towel, when she emerges from the tub. Nudity and simulated sex would change the audience's opinion about Delyssa. There's a dishonesty about "Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day", or maybe it's just post-feminism(an odd fit for a period piece film set during WWII).… Expand
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MusthtrdocMar 15, 2008
Charming, unpretentious, and well-acted, esp. by McDormand and Adams who have delightful comedic timing and chemistry. Some reviewers seem disappointed that it has "nothing more" on its mind, but why is that any less satisfying than a Charming, unpretentious, and well-acted, esp. by McDormand and Adams who have delightful comedic timing and chemistry. Some reviewers seem disappointed that it has "nothing more" on its mind, but why is that any less satisfying than a well-made action film?… Expand
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EnriqueMar 17, 2008
Cute 'feel good movie.' Superb acting by Amy Adams.
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LuisG.Mar 9, 2008
its certainly the best hour and half you could ask for after Oscar season ... Mcdormand shines and Adam's a gem always... a rare treat.
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VictoriaS.Mar 10, 2008
Just a lovely bon-bon of a movie. McDormand, Adams and Pace are delightful, and the wonderful Shirley Henderson puts an intriguing spin on what could have been a stock villain. Sparkling production values. Think I would have liked this far Just a lovely bon-bon of a movie. McDormand, Adams and Pace are delightful, and the wonderful Shirley Henderson puts an intriguing spin on what could have been a stock villain. Sparkling production values. Think I would have liked this far more as an actual '30s movie, but as out-and-out charming froth (and there's virtually none of that around as of late), it's a winner.… Expand
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StanGMar 8, 2008
What a nice way to spend a miserable rainy afternoon. Amy Adams is our 'star' of the future...now.
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NathanlApr 2, 2008
A fish out of water movie that's warmhearted without being sentimental, and the fish out of water premise never gets boring. again, amy adams excells. it does admittingly get a bit dull after a while, bull still worth your while
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JayH.Aug 13, 2008
Delightful old-fashioned comedy with a terrific cast, especially Frances McDormand. Fine score, good costumes and art direction. Decent attention to period detail. A fun movie.
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ElizabethC.Mar 11, 2008
This film made me smile from the silly beginning to the touching ending. The romantic song in the middle was a throwback to the golden age of cinema.
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lasttimeisawJul 19, 2014
At times, it is axiomatically wholesome to watch a film stars Amy Adams, this 2008 indie fare directed by a relatively unknown name Bharat Nalluri is a delicious throwback of the era at the threshold of WWII, and it is a jolly one-dayAt times, it is axiomatically wholesome to watch a film stars Amy Adams, this 2008 indie fare directed by a relatively unknown name Bharat Nalluri is a delicious throwback of the era at the threshold of WWII, and it is a jolly one-day adventure in the posh London social stage.

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beingryanjudeJul 3, 2015
We've lived through many "fish out of water' comedies - Miss Pettigrew is able to elevate the genre and make something meaningful. It's a love story, a fight for women's rights, and a hilarious showcase for then-newcomer Amy Adams.
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worleyjamersJun 20, 2013
This was a surprising little period comedy elevated by some stellar performances from its cast. Frances McDormand is great in the title role (no surprise), but I thought it was Amy Adams that really makes the film something special. We'veThis was a surprising little period comedy elevated by some stellar performances from its cast. Frances McDormand is great in the title role (no surprise), but I thought it was Amy Adams that really makes the film something special. We've seen her in this sort of role before as the cute, peppy, ditsy girl, however, she really finds something in the character and by the end of the film you really feel like you've completed her journey alongside her. Lee Pace is also terrific (underrated actor imo) and has some great chemistry with Adams. The movie is predictable in some regards because you know exactly where the film is going to go, but I didn't mind having these actors take me there. Great 1930s setting. I was surprised by how much I loved the film, I fell for every bit of it.… Expand
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