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      Ladies in Lavender

      2004, Drama/Romance, 1h 43m

      92 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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      A charming, if slight, period drama that quietly showcases fine performances by its two stars. Read critic reviews

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      Aging spinster sisters Ursula (Judi Dench) and Janet (Maggie Smith) discover a young man (Daniel Brühl) near death on the beach by their home in a small Cornish fishing village. Taking him in, they discover that he is Andrea, a violinist from Krakow, Poland, who had been swept off an ocean liner on which he was sailing to a fresh start in America. Although Ursula feels an unfamiliar spark of infatuation for the handsome young musician, propriety suggests the attraction must remain unspoken.

      • Rating: PG-13 (Brief Strong Language)

      • Genre: Drama, Romance

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Charles Dance

      • Producer: Nicolas Brown, Elizabeth Karlsen, Nik Powell

      • Writer: Charles Dance

      • Release Date (Theaters):  wide

      • Release Date (Streaming):

      • Box Office (Gross USA): $6.8M

      • Runtime:

      • Distributor: IDP Distribution

      • Production Co: Scala Productions

      Cast & Crew

      Judi Dench
      Maggie Smith
      Daniel Brühl
      David Warner
      Freddie Jones
      Clive Russell
      Geoffrey Bayldon
      Bill Allan
      Charles Dance
      Emma Hayter
      Robert Jones
      Ian Prior
      Michael Whyke
      Terrence Yason
      Nigel Hess
      Peter Biziou

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      • Dec 25, 2011

        Excellent performances by the two Dames and Miriam Margolyes was hilarious as always. Every part she plays she seems to fit into perfectly. Anyone who ever had elderly aunts living together would see them reincarnated as Judi Dench and Maggie Smith. The interplay of the sisters' (Dench and Smith) personalities both within their household and with village characters and with their housekeeper was beautifully portrayed. It's true that some events are never explained fully, but I thought there was considerable psychological depth to the film. 'Ladies in Lavender', stars two stalwarts of British stage and screen, Maggie Smith and Judi Dench. They play sisters, Janet and Ursula, who live in a house on the cliffs in Cornwall. One night during a storm they discover a young man washed up on the beach below. Ensconced in their spare room, speaking no English, with a broken ankle he's the most exciting thing to happen in the women's lives in decades and Ursula develops a crush on him. Andrea who's played by Daniel Bruehl of Goodbye Lenin fame turns out to be a talented musician, stirring the interest of a German artist Olga (Natasha McElhone) who's staying nearby. The magnificent Cornish scenery should leave no doubt as to why people, artists especially have always been attracted there. The Cornish setting was breathtaking and the music glorious. The acting, the late 30's household setting, the village details, the music make this a superb story. This is not a film for teenagers. The emotional tenor of this film is absolutely haunting and exactly right for anyone of a certain maturity. It's a movie that explored in a subtle way themes of loss, love, ageing and that portrayed life and community from a bygone era. It's a very poignant and moving film. The flick gives a very lovely and sad insight into one woman's unfullfilled dreams of love and her grief. It was a delicate study about the denial of love which the two dames carried off superbly. The strength of this film was what was left unsaid -- there was enough given away to make one think about the deep emotions running just below the surface. Albeit the story has some holes in it, and is a bit cheesy at times but what is going on internally for Usrula (Dench) is protrayed subtely yet powerfully enough to carry the film.

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      • Mar 20, 2011

        'If music be the language of love, play on!' Absolutely beautiful film with superb acting and great photography...Who could be better than Dench and Smith...a treat to the eyes and a plus for acting. Both Judi Dench and Maggie Smith did excellent in portraying love and jealousy. It is amazing that by just one look on the face, you can tell how the characters are thinking.Superb fingering on the violin from an actor who, prior to this movie, had never touched one - you'd swear he was really playing. It is very strong in both story telling and in acting. The story telling is subtle by the acting is so direct. "Ladies in Lavender" draws me, captivates me and touches me. I think this film deserves a wider audience. Now that I've seen the film, I want to move to Cornwall and live between the pubs and the ocean dancing and dreaming all day.....

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      • Aug 22, 2010

        It doesn't take us any effort to understand the genuine fascination created by the mysterious and handsome young man played by Daniel Brühl, but this unremarkable British drama is only worth it for the superb performances by Judi Dench and Maggie Smith.

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      • Sep 15, 2008

        yeh, it's kinda alright. it aint boring anyway. one of those feel good features. dench and smith are well... seasoned actresses and it's really needless to say how great they are... as they're sure to be in anything at all. the most engaging character was the fat old maid played by miriam margolyes. it's basic and obvious at times but has its charm

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