Edie

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mb s Mar 15 Inspiring story. Well acted. Exciting at points. Sad at points. I laughed and I teared up. Good character development. Also enjoyed scenery and Scottish people. Loved this movie. See more Renate B @Renate525 02/11/2024 Worth watching for the stunning Scottish landscape and Sheila Hancock's acting (who apparently actually climbed the mountain herself in the making of the movie). See more isla s 09/02/2022 This was a fun watch - both uplifting and sombre at times, with a definitely amusing side to it too. I liked the titular character, Edie, I felt sorry for her at times and I wished the best for her as well. I thought that Sheila Hancock gave a great performance as Edie - playing a stubborn and yet spirited older person. I certainly had quite a lot of respect for the type of person Edie is and I felt Sheila was a good choice of actress in the role. Not throughout but ocassionally there were some particularly good cinematic shots of presumably Scottish hills and mountains, making it clear how cut off she was due to her surroundings. That made me feel more respectful of her. It was surprisingly poignant. Overall, I enjoyed the film - perhaps some plot aspects relating to Edie and Jonny, a local who tries to help her, are a bit cheesy and not brilliant but that by no means ruins the film. It came across to me a bit like a feature length BBC program, more than some massive hollywood blockbuster but whether that would bother you or not is up to yourself, of course. For what it is, I thought it was a well made film and I enjoyed it. Its a good example of a character based drama, I'd say and so I'd recommend it. See more 07/06/2021 Why Shiela Hancock hasn't made more movies is a bit of a mystery as she brings to the role of Edie, a recently widowed and rather grumpy old woman, a fragility and charm that is so convincing and heartfelt. She is like that elderly neighbour that you were always a bit wary of a a kid but when you got to know her, she was the one with all the best advice and tastiest biscuits. It is a lovely story of how a woman who has put aside her childhood dreams for a husband that probably wasn't really worth it, seizes the chance to go on an adventure one last time. It is a beautifully observed, characterful tale of the kind that isn't often brought to the screen, having such a senior lead character. It is not sugar coated and indeed, Edie comes across at times as difficult and bloody-minded but that only makes her seem all the more true to life. See more 06/06/2021 Charming and inspiring tale of resilience and living life to its fullest, set against the most spectacular backdrop on Earth - the northwest Highlands of Scotland. Genuinely stunning cinematography and great performances and chemistry between the two leads. See more 02/18/2021 A magnificent film with the innermost search for meaning in a life played out against the backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. See more Read all reviews

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