8/10
I liked this very much too. A gently touching, sad, sometimes funny, sometimes very scary movie with a great performance by Judi Dench. Steve Coogan also brings a welcome bit of levity, often without saying anything. I was surprised to find he wrote the screenplay, which was also well done. It maybe moves a bit too speedily at the beginning when it could have afforded to take its time, but it's smooth sailing after that. The movie is rightly unshowy - director Stephen Frears takes a less is more approach, letting the often-incredible story and the strong lead performances do the legwork. It's a smart choice and pays off greatly. I didn't really know much what to expect going in, or if I'd even like it at all, but it's hard to imagine anyone not being moved by Philomena's story. Recommended.
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