Philomena Lee was a woman that due to what she was taught to believe gave up her first born son as a punishment for her sin. But the thing is she wouldn't have allowed it had she known about it or even had the power to decide. And here is where a person like Philomena rises above it all. She does not show hate towards the nuns that took her child away because she understands their position. In the end though her mother instinct is always present and she can't help but feel incomplete. With the chance to make things right Philomena sets out on a journey to not only find her son but also complete herself.
Judi Dench is up to the task as she plays the emotions of this Irish woman to near perfection. You could really feel she tackled the character with great concern and it payed off in the end. Steve Coogan looks really confortamble in this role as he plays his usual comical nature in some scenes and also showcases some more serious tones in more grounded scenes. Stephen Frears (Dangerous Liasons,The Queen) directs this screenplay, written by Coogan himself, and ultimately does a nice job in which the actors shine the most. Also worth referencing is the decent cinematography and gentle soundtrack that compliment the film well.
Rating 7/10
Judi Dench is up to the task as she plays the emotions of this Irish woman to near perfection. You could really feel she tackled the character with great concern and it payed off in the end. Steve Coogan looks really confortamble in this role as he plays his usual comical nature in some scenes and also showcases some more serious tones in more grounded scenes. Stephen Frears (Dangerous Liasons,The Queen) directs this screenplay, written by Coogan himself, and ultimately does a nice job in which the actors shine the most. Also worth referencing is the decent cinematography and gentle soundtrack that compliment the film well.
Rating 7/10