Hats Off

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Hats Off

2008

1h 24m

Documentary

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Filmmaker Jyll Johnstone examines the life and work of 93-year-old actress Mimi Weddell.

David Wiegand

San Francisco Chronicle

It's obviously not all because of her drive and determination, but we come away from Johnstone's film believing attitude may play a role in the theater of at least one woman's life.

Rated: 3/4

Aug 22, 2008

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Robert Abele

Los Angeles Times

If you're not tickled and stirred by the sight of her 95-pound frame kicking off sheets and leaping out of bed to answer a phone -- a gig, maybe! -- then shame on you.

Rated: 3.5/5

May 2, 2008

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Frank Scheck

The Hollywood Reporter

Although it's highly effective at conveying the amusing aspects of its subject's quirky personality, Hats Off is less than meaningful in terms of terms of getting under her skin.

Apr 9, 2008

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Bill Gibron

PopMatters

Sometimes, a story is just not worth telling, and while Mimi's life is definitely an unusual one, it's not iconic.

Rated: 2.5/5

May 16, 2008

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Richard Horgan

FilmStew.com

A wonderful continuation of Johnstone's previous age-is-but-a-number twilight documentaries Martha & Ethel and Throwing Curves.

Mar 28, 2008

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David Noh

Film Journal International

Johnstone, a friend of the family, maintains too discreet a distance from her subject.

Mar 28, 2008

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As much as I realize she is not your typical grandmother, she still seemed normal, or at least as they, old people, really should be - active, somewhat angry, stylish, with a beautiful smile, and independent. And man, those hats are a stunner - nice habit. Mantra of the day: "Rise above it."

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Audience Member

I highly recommend this movie!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/24/23

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Audience Member

Ordinary people can do ordinary things.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Synopsis

Filmmaker Jyll Johnstone examines the life and work of 93-year-old actress Mimi Weddell.

Director: Jyll Johnstone
Producer: Jyll Johnstone, Michael Arlen Davis
Production Co: Canobie Films
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Box Office (Gross USA): $29.8K
Runtime: 1h 24m