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1. • • Philomena is terrific. A winding, emotionally grueling and eloquently told tale of one woman's immense heartbreak, it approaches its delicate subject matter with the boldness of a soldier but the grace of a dancer, balancing the harshness with so much hope for humanity.
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   Is Philomena a good movie?

   • Ultimately, Philomena is a film about faith, family and and forgiveness, making it perfect holiday viewing. Full Review | Original Score: 8/10 | Apr 17, 2019 The film's tone is bittersweet, with Philomena's deep-seated regret propelling the duo's journey forward at a gentle glide. Full Review | Original Score: 7.4/10 | Apr 9, 2019

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   Is Philomena a true story?

   • With Philomena, British producer-writer-star Steve Coogan and director Stephen Frears hit double blackjack, finding a true-life tale that would enable them to simultaneously attack Catholics and Republicans. There’s no other purpose to the movie, so if 90 minutes of organized hate brings you joy, go and buy your ticket now.

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   Is Philomena a melodrama?

   • Surprisingly harrowing at times, the film avoids becoming an overwrought melodrama through the balance in characterisation between Martin's cynicism and Philomena's faith. Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jun 7, 2019 Ultimately, Philomena is a film about faith, family and and forgiveness, making it perfect holiday viewing.

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   Why is Philomena a good documentary filmmaker?

   • Philomena is a good documentary filmmaker, as noted in the text. She is sharp in her critique of documentary filmmaking. During her narration, she creates an atmosphere of seriousness by walking in scenic but irrelevant landscapes.

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   What is the most interesting part of Philomena?

   • Besides Dench's fierce eyes, the most interesting part of Philomena is watching the picture of the lost son unfold as the buddy-cop pairing of Dench and Coogan ferret out his life story. Full Review | Jan 8, 2020 [A] story that took a lifetime, will now touch your heart for a lifetime. Full Review | Jan 7, 2020

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   How did Philomena get pregnant?

   • In 1952, Irish teenager Philomena (Judi Dench) became pregnant out of wedlock and was sent to a convent. When her baby, Anthony, was a toddler, the nuns took Philomena's child away from her and put him up for adoption in the United States. For the next 50 years, she searched tirelessly for her son.

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   Philomena Reviews. Judi Dench's greatest screen performance... Full Review | Original Score: 4.5/5 | Jan 30, 2023. While several dramatic liberties were taken with the actual true account, most...

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   Jul 23, 2013 · A terrific, sophisticated comedy that tackles serious issues with a lightness of touch and a spirit of steel, Philomena is the British film to beat come BAFTA time.

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   Nov 22, 2013 · With Philomena, British producer-writer-star Steve Coogan and director Stephen Frears hit double blackjack, finding a true-life tale that would enable them to simultaneously attack Catholics and Republicans. There’s no other purpose to the movie, so if 90 minutes of organized hate brings you joy, go and buy your ticket now.

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   • Director: Stephen Frears

   • Content Rating: PG-13
   • Video Duration: 2 min

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   Nov 22, 2013 · 5 min read. “Philomena” is based on a true story about an elderly Irish woman searching for the toddler son she gave up for adoption as an unwed teen living in a convent. Most of its pleasures come from the way it confounds expectations.

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   Watchlist. NEW. In 1952, Irish teenager Philomena (Judi Dench) became pregnant out of wedlock and was sent to a convent. When her baby, Anthony, was a toddler, the nuns took Philomena's child...

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   • Director: Stephen Frears

   • Content Rating: PG-13
   • Actors: Judi Dench

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   Dec 17, 2013 · In Fred Edwords’ review of Philomena, a film in theaters now and the subject of Oscar buzz, he spotlights its unabashed humanism.

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    Nov 1, 2013 · Film review: Philomena - Steve Coogan directs Judi Dench in one of her most memorable roles. Directed by Stephen Frears and starring Steve Coogan and Anna Maxwell Martin (12A, 98mins)