Baseshment I like movies that are aware of what they are selling... without [any] greater aspirations than to make people laugh and that's it.

CrawlerChunky In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

Jonah Abbott There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.

Taha Avalos The best films of this genre always show a path and provide a takeaway for being a better person.

krocheav I'm sometimes asked why I look at various movies without having heard of them before - Maudie is the personification of the very reason. Every so often you find something that leaves you almost speechless, something that changes a part of the way you think and see the world. Maud's story is entirely watchable - even though at times, it's not an easy watch - some people have such difficult lives but they simply keep on going against the odds. This one features powerful performances, beautiful location cinematography (Guy Godfree) & a warm, evocative music score, all showcased within a sensitive script by Sherry White & crowned by the effective directorial touches of Aisling Walsh. The Newfoundland setting (standing in for Nova Scotia for several production reasons) is alternately serene and inhospitable - with both elements adding to the challenged existence of Maudie (superbly played by Sally Hawkins) as she battles her afflictions and the socially inept personality of her unlikely partner/husband Everett Lewis (well portrayed by Ethan Hawk). Maudie is a must watch film for lovers of rich character studies about real-life battlers. Action blockbuster fans may find themselves being challenged but, If you don't shed the odd tear for Maud then you may have lost a vital part of your humanity. It's also very moving to see a clip from an old B/W short showing the real life Maud and Everett featured amongst the end credits. Try not to miss this Irish/Canadian production

Mike B Such a great humanist movie! The two principal actors convey to us the viewer a depth and personal change over the years. I was more and more enraptured with the two actors as the movie went on. It has subtle interwoven themes - overcoming obstacles, doing what you love, being happy with what you have. This is both gritty and romantic. It has a warmth that is sadly lacking in many films today. In many ways it is a striking and original film. There are still stories out there that are worth being told and this is one!

susan-lin-470-899061 People do not need that much to be happy, and if you know how to love, you will be loved too. Life can be hard, life can be unfair, life can be unfortunate, maybe we all wanted too much, that is we are so hard to be satisfied. A tiny house, four walls, poorly made furniture, simple food, one bed, candle lights.... even after Maud starting selling her works and made money, they did not expanded the house or got a better car(in the film), because they were satisfied with each other and their little house. We don't need that much to be happy. Just like our fathers and mothers always say, they were much happier than us at our age. They had no internet, TVs, airplanes.... but they had much more real fun back then. It all make perfect sense now, we wanted too much and this desire grows bigger and the list of things we want is getting longer and longer, but it does not bring us the simple happiness, the fulfillment of living a life. This is a uplifting movie that make you think if Maud can make it and achieved happiness in her life, what is the reason for you to not have it?! Be a kind, humble, loving and grateful person, maybe you will find out that love is just within you and you are won't feel lonely anymore.

suztach Sally Hawkins and Ethan Hawke are both fantastic in this film and their chemistry both in tension and love is undeniable. It also captures Nova Scotia with sweeping cinematography. Well worth a cozy evening.