Philomena - DVD [Standard]

Name: Philomena - DVD [Standard]
SKU: 11905210
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Rating: 4.6 (75 reviews)

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Judi Dench stars in the story of Philomena Lee, mother to a boy conceived out of wedlock and given up for adoption. Nearly 50 years later, Philomena meets Martin Sixsmith (Steve Coogan), a former BBC reporter looking for his next big story. Together, they embark on a journey to locate her long lost son. As the pieces of the puzzle come together, the unlikely travel companions form a comic and heartwarming friendship. Based on the 2009 investigative book by Martin Sixsmith THE LOST CHILD OF PHILOMENA LEE, the film adaptation has been hailed as 'a triumph for Judi Dench. Brilliant. A performance of grace, nuance and cinematic heroism'.

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Genre
Drama
Description
Judi Dench stars in the story of Philomena Lee, mother to a boy conceived out of wedlock and given up for adoption. Nearly 50 years later, Philomena meets Martin Sixsmith (Steve Coogan), a former BBC reporter looking for his next big story. Together, they embark on a journey to locate her long lost son. As the pieces of the puzzle come together, the unlikely travel companions form a comic and heartwarming friendship. Based on the 2009 investigative book by Martin Sixsmith THE LOST CHILD OF PHILOMENA LEE, the film adaptation has been hailed as 'a triumph for Judi Dench. Brilliant. A performance of grace, nuance and cinematic heroism'.
Title
Philomena
Format
DVD
MPAA Rating
PG-13
Studio
TWC

Reviews

97% would recommend to a friend

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great addition to our movie collection
This is a older movie that I had previously seen, but my wife had not and I was delighted when I was able to purchase it from BestBuy at a good price so my wife and I can watch it anytime we want.
This review is from Philomena [Blu-ray] [2013]
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Underated Movie
This was a pretty underrated movie, me and my family enjoyed watching it.
This review is from Philomena - DVD [Standard]
Posted 7 years ago by NotoriousEGB
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Philomena
This is a really good movie and sheds some light on the plight of '50's era young Irish women that spent years in servitude to the "church" as an consequence of being an unwed mother.. This is based on the true story of one such woman who then got an opportunity to search for her son in her later years. This is a compelling story and makes a good addition to a good film library. The screenplay and acting are top notch.
This review is from Philomena [Blu-ray] [2013]
Posted 10 years ago by Hoppy
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Philomena robbed at the 2014 Oscars !
Saw every contender for the 2014 Oscars and Philomena was denied the honor(s) that should have been awarded. Truly a story that was put to film and executed in the most unique way; it pulls you in, keeps you there, and rips your heart out..... just like FILM / movies used to do when film was art and not an attempt to obscenely exaggerate and corrupt itself in CGI or action or shock value for the 18 year old audience.
This review is from Philomena - DVD [Standard]
Posted 12 years ago by 95693WIlton
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Impossible, Except it is True
Judy Dench is a great actress and does an extremely believable portrayal in this movie. The banter between her and Steve Coogan is outstanding, realistic, and humorous a times. This true story is heart wrenching, and the movie is a "must-see."
This review is from Philomena [Blu-ray] [2013]
Posted 12 years ago by electraglide1200

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