tbills2 Miss Pettigrew is dismissed by another governess client due to her "utter unsuitability" thus creating the hapchance pairing with Delysia and the glimpse into her glamorous socialite world. After spending years having studied screwball comedies at the University of Harvard/just looked it up on wikipedia 10 minutes ago, I've determined that Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day has all the essential elements of the screwball formula, witty back and forth, farfetched scenarios, an escape from reality, '30s social class clashing, but the unconventional twist is Miss Pettigrew being a miss and not a mister. Typically, per knowledge I obtained through critical research years at Harvard/10 minutes on wikipedia, an unstable male character is swirling uncontrollably within their relationship with a dominating female character. Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day executes with two females, Frances McDormand and Amy Adams, and it still works the same. Pretty genius. This is a fun pleasing show. Frances is very pretty as Pettigrew and I do love her in this role as I do all her roles. Amy is really sweet. Really, really sweet. I like smiley Amy.

lythea-1 I never get tired of watching this movie. The first time I saw it, in fact, I was so enthralled that I immediately started it over again. And that's never happened before or since. Just watched it again, and it still makes me laugh, still makes me cry. All these beautiful details that you appreciate more and more as time goes on. Everyone is perfect in their role. Everything feels right. I was so delighted to read that it was originally written in 1938, which partially explains why it feels so spot on, I suppose. Not that even my parents were alive then, I just love old movies. Basically, it's a lovely meditation on what love is good for, and why we keep on subjecting ourselves to it. I'm crying right now, guys. I'm crying right now. This movie is too damn perfect.

rewolfsonlaw Purchased as a closeout DVD, I hadn't a clue about the movie other than my respect for its leading actresses. Even then, I didn't open and play it for months. An absolute delight. The NY Times likened it to French farce; I agree and would throw in English comedy of manners, reflected in the whimsical titles: little letters that dance around until everything falls into place.The acting is wonderful- an ensemble effort with excellent portrayals of slightly over-the-top characters. The intelligent, poignant but sweet writing carries the day: simple and from the heart. Direction is fast paced with quick angles and swings, ordinarily techniques I wouldn't like, but here they carry the story, rather than just leaving me dizzy. The film is well crafted and cohesive from script to music, lighting and costuming to every foot hitting its mark in tempo and on beat. A delightful period piece, there was a tear in my eye and suspension of disbelief. It is sincere storytelling that wraps you in its arms and dances every dance.Like Miss Pettigrew, I watched alone, but the film was a wonderful partner and a romantic date I shall long remember.Charming!

jackdnimble Seems so nostalgically Allen. the dark humor. the flawless acting - marvelous actually. the casting - Wow!! the vintage scenery, costumes- except Mark Strong// Not sure why they decided to outfit him with the ill fitting jacket - totally out of tune with the 1930's Milanese London couture!the music, just mellifluous!are you sure? To me at least, there were ample flavours of Allen.Either way, a very mice movie. Well cast, well acted and obviously well directed.Bharat - nalla irikka - awesome job!! Keep up the good work and pump out more of these fantastic products.