Comwayon
A Disappointing Continuation
Quiet Muffin
This movie tries so hard to be funny, yet it falls flat every time. Just another example of recycled ideas repackaged with women in an attempt to appeal to a certain audience.
Billy Ollie
Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable
Irishchatter
I found it quite enjoyable, I'm really glad the BBC have made this series happen. Again, I applaud them for airing great television series like this. The costumes that Rachel Stirling had on her looked absolutely awesome on her! She was such a star and I absolutely loved her singing on stage. I liked how the story made London a reality on how it had a lot of poverty back then. I say it wasn't a pleasant place to be living in. I'm glad that the character Nan found her long-lost love and a place to be feed, warm,etc. Of course, we couldn't forget the baba. She was just a lovely baby. You normally wouldn't see babies much on shows like this but it was a real treat. Bless her.I found it quite scary that Nan was kidnapped by a single aristocratic woman and been a victim of theft by the maid. I would've loved to have given her help but at least she lived happily ever after with her new lover. :)
Mariannejordan
I love this movie. I watched it over and over when i rented it from Netflix.It had a lot of substance and meaning for me. I think many people will enjoy it.I have read and seen quite a few lesbian stories over the years and am happy to say they are getting better and better in how they are presented.They tend to have a more positive feel for the life style and feeling's of gay women.Its nice to see two women find themselves and be as happy as others in this society.I think it is apparent that more and more movies with this theme will grace our theaters and TV screens.Many producers and directors are realizing that Lesbians live very full and wholesome lives and that we have wonderful stories that should and can be seen by individuals as well as families without hesitation.
kvelazco1
When I rented this movie, I half expected it to be a low budget, plot less Indy film, but thought I'd give it a try. I started watching Part 1 and couldn't pull myself away till it ended 3 hours later. It was by far one of my absolute favorite films of all time. From the writing to the directing to the performances, I was laughing, crying, and singing all the way through Nan Astley's rite of passage from innocence to adulthood. Rachael Stirling is phenomenal in this film. I had never heard of her before, but now I will forever remember the vulnerability and strength I felt in her performance. She, Keeley Hawes, and Jodhi May are incredible as they guide you through the emotional turmoils that most feel as they deal with an alternate form of sexuality. The fact that the film is set in the 1890's not only educates the audience about homosexuality in that time period, but makes a statement about our society today. You must see this film and, probably like myself, you'll be making a trip to the store to add it to your collection.
info-2342
Both the book and the film are excellent in their own right. They do differ slightly but that enhances and not detracts from what is an excellent script and acting. The historical atmosphere, the young girl looking for love, the amazing background of music hall and the voyage into the lesbian world of London early twentieth century make this an exceptional movie. Andrew Davies as the scriptwriter excels himself as he writes this lesbian love story with such sensitivity. Rachael Sterling and Keeley Hawes are both excellent actresses and give these parts their best. The rest of the cast are very good. If there was higher than 10 out of 10 I would give it!
