The Spitfire Grill

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David M I love this movie. It is easy to see the shortcomings of this story as many have, but I am not averse to a “retelling” a good story about one who’s been dealt a crap hand and overcoming it. The actors and their portrayal of the characters is what I loved most about this movie. Each of the main characters were endearing. This was my first time seeing Allison Elliott. I thought she was superb. She pulled me in with the first scene. I have watched this many times and still need a box of tissue at hand. Incredibly evocative. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/10/25 Full Review Christopher B A very moving story with a great spirit about it. By the end of the film I wished I could move to Gilead. I know the professional reviewers commented on how they found it full of clichés, but I didn't see the same story points to be clichés. I found the story to run smoothly and naturally. The acting all around was very natural and helped the story to progress and never seem over long. It's well worth your time to watch. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/08/24 Full Review Audience Member Has great moments that are higher than most movies reach. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/21/24 Full Review John A Hate to say (wanted to be enamored by it) but this film feels like a missed opportunity. Mid 90's low-budget slice-of-life motion picture has all the pieces to be a hearty/tragic multi-character study that radiates 'Indie Spirit' as many other film buffs say. 'Spitfire' suffers from a slightly soapy and far too cliched screenplay. If the initial draft had fallen into the hands of Atom Egoyan, Paul Thomas Anderson or some other auteur, the end result would've probably been one of 1996's best films all around. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 07/15/23 Full Review Leonard O The Spitfire Grill is one of my favorite movies. Allison Elliot gives us all a command performance as Percy Talbot, a young woman fresh out of prison looking for a fresh start the small town of Gilead Maine where she finds work at a small restaurant known as the Spitfire Grill owned, operated and employed by Hannah Fergusson (Ellen Burstyn). She soon develops friendships and has others wondering why she chose to restart her life in Gilead. The movie is well written and well acted by all actors in the movie. It's a movie I'll never forget. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member Other than what others say, this movie is a classic, it is well done, heartfelt and unique as far as I can see. The acting by Allison Elliot, Ellen Burstyn and many others in the movie is simply amazing. You will be blown away by the scenery and motion here. Percy Talbot (Allison Elliot) is a convict released from prison and settles in Gillead Maine and starts working at the Spitfire Grill owned and operated by Hannah Ferguson (Ellen Burstyn). At first Percy is met with criticism by almost everyone in town but soon builds friendships with people in town. Percy and Hannah build a strong bond of friendship. Percy finds a way to help Hannah sell her grill but Hannah's son soon starts believing Percy is only there to try and cause trouble in his familly and starts something he soon regrets. The Spitfire Grill is a movie about how a new person can come to town and build the kinds of friendships she never had in life before. This movie will make you wonder, smile and cry. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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