Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day
In theaters 3.07.08 (Limited)
some partial nudity and innuendo
Run Time: 92 min
Leslie's rating - 4 out of 5
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Guest review by Leslie Hurst
Everyone dreams of being swept away from their
ordinary life by some kind benefactor who gives them
a makeover and a new lease on life. No matter what
your circumstances are, there's some wish to rise
above to the next level and see how the upper class
lives. Inevitably, we realize that life isn't always
greener on the other side, and we find a new
appreciation for our own circumstances. Miss
Pettigrew Lives For A Day shows us how dizzying the
upper class social circles of 1930s London can be to
an unemployed, middle-aged nanny.
Frances McDormand plays Miss Guinevere Pettigrew,
a recently unemployed and homeless nanny.
Desperate for employment, she pretends to be a
social secretary sent by her employment agency to the
home of Delysia Lafosse (Amy Adams), an American
actress and singer searching for fame in London.
Miss Pettigrew finds herself caught up in a whirlwind
of fashion shows, makeovers, love triangles, and
social stratagems while trying to hide her deception.
Frances McDormand is outstanding as Miss
Pettigrew. She brings the character to life with a wit
and charm. Amy Adams is no less than stunning as
Delysia, and she still retains that doe-eyed innocence
that she's known for. Together, they create great
chemistry as Delysia mentors Miss Pettigrew in the
fast-paced social maelstrom. Amy shows off her
singing skills sharing a song with Lee Pace (from
ABC's Pushing Daisies). The story is engaging, and
the cinematography is amazing. During Miss
Pettigrew's transformation, the use of a mirror framed
Miss Pettigrew and Delysia versus Shirley
Henderson's character, Edythe Dubarry.
I loved how the story used historical events of the time
period sandwiched between two World Wars. It also
creates a wonderful bond between Miss Pettigrew and
a gentleman she encounters in her adventure as they
reminisce the first World War on the eve of the second.
I absolutely enjoyed this movie. It's charming, witty,
and superb. You'll leave the theater with a smile.
Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day is rated PG-13 for
some partial nudity and innuendo. It's safe enough
for older teens, but I'd use discretion if bringing the
younger set. I highly recommend this for a date night
or girl's night out. I give this film 4 out of 5 champagne
glasses.
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Leslie Hurst is a recent graduate from Dallas Baptist
University. She dreams of moving to London, working
for a record label, and one day owning a recording
studio. She's a sci-fi geek with a penchant for movie
trivia. Her favorite TV show is Doctor Who. She has
two beagles named Cocoa and Sugar. This karaoke
superstar has a music blog.
