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How About You

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How About You

Released Nov 14, 2008

1h 30m

Comedy

Drama

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When Kate (Orla Brady) is called away from the retirement home she runs to take care of her mother, she is forced to leave her rebellious little sister, Ellie (Hayley Atwell), in charge of the four residents who are staying at the home over holiday break. These four are nicknamed "the hardcore" because of their mean-spirited ways, and they quickly try to break Ellie of her happy-go-lucky demeanor. But both "the hardcore" and Ellie soon discover that they can learn a lot from each other.

Critics Consensus

Though it relies on a cliched storyline and stock characters, How About You gets winning performances from Vanessa Redgrave and Imelda Staunton.

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Walter V. Addiego

San Francisco Chronicle

While the movie is rather predictable and has a few moments that are just too heartwarming, there are scenes that are both moving and humorous.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 9, 2009

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Wesley Morris

Boston Globe

How About You is based on a Maeve Binchy story about the residents of an Irish retirement home.

Rated: 2.5/4

Dec 12, 2008

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Lou Lumenick

New York Post

Never underestimate the value of slight but charming flicks like Anthony Bryne's How About You.

Rated: 2.5/4

Nov 14, 2008

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Stephen Schaefer

Boston Herald

Rated: B+

Apr 4, 2011

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Frank Swietek

One Guy's Opinion

Amiable but slight.

Rated: C

Dec 14, 2008

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Kam Williams

NewsBlaze

I like Dublin in December, how about you?

Rated: 3/4

Nov 25, 2008

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Audience Member

excellent I really love Hayley Atwell's home-run performance; she brings alot of intensity and sympathy playing a free-spirited sister making a purpose for herself Vanessa Redgrave and Imelda Staunton dont really shine until the end though but theres plenty of deep character development in the process

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/23/24

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Audience Member

Sweet predictable film of good actors in small parts

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/30/23

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Audience Member

Great Christmas movie!

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

02/15/23

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I had never heard of this film and stumbled across it on Shomi, seeing the cast, I decided to give it a try. Glad I did. It's predictable, but in a good way. I like Hayley Atwell("Agent Carter") and also enjoy Vanessa Redgrave, Imelda Staunton and Brenda Fricker. The setting is gorgeous and it's just a nice easy watch. Give it a try!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

A sweet and heartwarming film that projects the universal struggles and similarities of young and old in smart hilarity!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Audience Member

I enjoyed this movie on Christmas Day while I was sick in bed

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Synopsis

When Kate (Orla Brady) is called away from the retirement home she runs to take care of her mother, she is forced to leave her rebellious little sister, Ellie (Hayley Atwell), in charge of the four residents who are staying at the home over holiday break. These four are nicknamed "the hardcore" because of their mean-spirited ways, and they quickly try to break Ellie of her happy-go-lucky demeanor. But both "the hardcore" and Ellie soon discover that they can learn a lot from each other.

Director: Anthony Byrne
Producer: Noel Pearson, Sarah Radclyffe
Screenwriter: Jean Pasley
Distributor: Strand
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 14, 2008, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 25, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA): $77.6K
Runtime: 1h 30m

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