The Lady in the Van
The Lady in the Van
Directed by:
Nicholas HytnerScreenplay:
Alan BennettCinematography:
Andrew DunnComposer:
George FentonCast:
Maggie Smith, Dominic Cooper, James Corden, Jim Broadbent, Samuel Anderson, Roger Allam, Frances de la Tour, Alex Jennings, Gwendoline Taylor (more)Plots(1)
Based on the true story, Miss Shepherd was a woman of uncertain origins who “temporarily” parked her van in Bennett’s London driveway and proceeded to live there for 15 years. What began as a begrudged favour became a relationship that would change both their lives. Filmed on the street and in the house where Bennett and Miss Shepherd lived for all those years, acclaimed director Nicholas Hytner reunites with Bennett to bring this funny, poignant, and life-affirming story to the screen. (Sony Pictures Home Entertainment)
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Maggie Smith played the role of a granny from a well-known British play. A granny who smells like a spoiled egg and swears like a sailor. A granny who pushes her way in front of the house of the most boring writer under the sun. And since Alex Jennings doesn’t hide it at all, the whole movie goes on is a similar fashion. If it weren’t for Maggie and the English locations, it would be even worse than it is.
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This is a concert by Maggie Smith, who shows that it is possible to be a great actress at any age, you just need a good role. This role is good, but overall the movie falls behind a bit and I couldn't get into it for most of the running time. Especially as a comedy, it works kind of strangely and definitely may not captivate you.
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