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Pugmire H Aug 7 Good old school mankind that we miss, See more Kim L 09/16/2024 Pete and Thora Two of finest British actor actress. Sadly missed. See more 07/12/2012 This successfully treads a fine line dealing with the last days of a wonderful, slightly eccentric Mother (Dame Thora Hird)and her loving middle aged son (Pete Postlethwaite). The film has has a lighter, more playful tone than that premise would suggest. It's not that the film looks away from the sadness of death. It can be tough to watch this life- filled older woman slowly deteriorate through a series of strokes. But it's clear what she will leave behind are a lot of loving memories of her quirky, feisty and funny self. Occasionally the film does tip over into over-sentimentality, and on the other extreme, some of the running comic bits, especially by some underwritten supporting characters get milked way too long. But in the end, this is a 2 actor show, and Hird and Postlethwaite create a couple of wonderful and memorable characters dealing tackling difficult issues with love and a laugh along with the tears, See more 06/10/2012 Memories are made of this. Quirky, feisty and fun. A skilful blend of comedy and heartwarming pathos. Much more to laugh than cry. Never judge a movie by its cover. See more 11/11/2008 One of the sweetest, funniest, loveliest films of my childhood. See more 08/21/2008 Vastly underrated film. Postlethwaite is just brilliant in everything, and Thora Hird was genius (RIP Thora). It's terribly sad but very funny too. See more Read all reviews

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