Movie No. 14 (2014): PHILOMENA
Philomena (2013)
Director: Stephen Frears
Cast: Judi Dench, Steve Coogan
Philomena, as a teenager, was forced to give up her son for adoption. Since then, he had tried looked for her son despite her having had signed under pressure a contract that wouldn't permit her to inquire about the whereabouts of her son. Now, 50 years later, the timeline of the movie, she desperately searches for her lost son, tagging along with her Martin Sixsmith, BBC correspondent who is interested in her story.
Director: Stephen Frears
Cast: Judi Dench, Steve Coogan
Philomena, as a teenager, was forced to give up her son for adoption. Since then, he had tried looked for her son despite her having had signed under pressure a contract that wouldn't permit her to inquire about the whereabouts of her son. Now, 50 years later, the timeline of the movie, she desperately searches for her lost son, tagging along with her Martin Sixsmith, BBC correspondent who is interested in her story.
Philomena is a devout Catholic. Her faith is tested in the face of cruelty perpetrated by the nuns, who imposed penance on her sin against chastity. The film is mostly about the search of the lost son. It is interesting how her beliefs clash with those of Sixsmith's during the entire time they're on the road.
The film is generally heartbreaking despite some moments that are funny. Depending on your beliefs, you might feel judgmental, angry, forgiving, or indifferent. However, you can't simply ignore the genius of Judy Dench as an actress that gives life to Philomena Lee in the movie.
Rating: 4.0/4.0
Date seen: February 9. 2014
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