Philomena (2013) (original) (raw)

With the help of a cynical journalist, an elderly Irish woman searches for her long lost son, now an adult. He was stolen from her decades prior during her time in a Magdalene asylum, a Catholic-run institution in which women considered criminal or promiscuous were held against their will.

With the help of a cynical journalist, an elderly Irish woman searches for her long lost son, now an adult. He was stolen from her decades prior during her time in a Magdalene asylum, a Catholic-run institution in which women considered criminal or promiscuous were held against their will. (less)

Director: Stephen Frears
Writers: Steve Coogan, Jeff Pope
Starring: Judi Dench, Steve Coogan, Sophie Kennedy Clark, Mare Winningham, Barbara Jefford, Ruth McCabe
Producer: Gabrielle Tana

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Review by Brian Orndorf, November 26, 2013

8 / 10

It�s impossible to doubt Judi Dench, but it�s easy to underestimate her. The acclaimed actress and former M in the 007 franchise, Dench rarely, if ever, gives a bad performance. She�s just one of those talents that�s confident and concise. However, in �Philomena,� she�s extraordinary, performing at such a level of emotional communication, it�s startling to witness, making a simple, minor mystery riveting as she commands the screen with her subtlety. Co-star Steve Coogan makes a fine partner in the movie, with the pair developing a sense of intimacy and trust that helps the story find its footi ...read more...

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