The Bookshop

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Joan H @Moxie123 Aug 22, 2026 Very mediocre, but the scenery is fabulous. First off, this story is totally ridiculous as in unbelievable. There were no customers in the shop, no cash register, and yet, the main character orders 250 copies of Lolita. Then the villagers crowd around the front window in an outrage. Yet, the villagers have NEVER gone into the book shop and have no idea what Lolita is about in the first place, since they do not read. I am being generous with the 3 stars here. See more Frans B @FransB Jun 5, 2025 Great movie. So tidy, well mannered and gentle. Brilliant cast all shines in character. Very slow and quiet pace, as a bookshop should be hey? Great cinematography and very good directing and writing. Superb and very nostalgic. See more Branko O @RT76104797 Apr 18, 2025 A wonderfully crafted film with a humane, sensory touch and presence. Impeccable acting from the lead actress throughout, who stood apart from the rest of the cast that was solid all the same. A refreshing film made the good old way. If you’re not in the mood and it’s raining outside - it’s perfect. See more Ken C @Coolrunning2009 Jan 1, 2025 The film stars Emily Mortimer, Patricia Clarkson and Bill Nighy. This is a British nostalgia movie circa 1960s where Bill Nighy does a stellar performance and Emily Mortimer is just so British sweet. The movie stick closely to the book and is wonderfully crafted. Does tend to meander but is worth the journey See more Francine H @FrancineH Aug 31, 2024 After years as a visitor to Rotten Tomatoes I literally created an account to boost the surprising (to me) rating with my one tiny review! This is a charming film with a wonderful actress in a beautiful setting. Watching it was so evocative, it felt like I was reading one of those particularly English books with a nice cup of tea. See more Paul B @RT59122977 Jun 19, 2024 Generally I love every Bill Nighy film however this is an exception. He looks very uncomfortable with some of the dialogue and distinctly unimpressed with his "romantic" link to Emily Mortimer, who's at least twenty years his junior. I managed to watch it to the end but it was hard going. Give this one a miss. See more Read all reviews

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