Britain's very own Vera Drake makes a thriving cinematic triumph across the region this week as this box office classic fills auditoriums.
From the award winning writer and director, Mike Leigh has created an emotional masterpiece that should be watched by every genuine movie fan.
The story is set in Britain during the 1950s when the country was recovering from the aftermath of world war two. Vera Drake is a caring mother and devoted wife performing illegal back street abortions to those in need. Her life is thrown into turmoil when one of her patients nearly dies and the police call to investigate. Is this a loving woman who just wants to help others or a confused criminal scared by a turbulent past?
With a fairly small and unknown cast my first impressions of the film were completely mistaken by the phenomenal acting that took place before my eyes. Vera appears to be a heart of gold just offering cups of tea to those young, innocent girls who have nowhere to go.
Imelda Staunton's BAFTA winning portrayal of Vera is very moving and should be remembered for many years to come. Many people may remember the actress from minor roles in Shakespeare in Love and David Copperfield.
I was also impressed with Richard Graham as Vera's husband, George whose affection for his wife is a sign of true love, also watch out for a cameo appearance of Jim Broadbent as the judge who decides Vera's fate.
This film may be a little depressing but very powerful and evocatively beautiful as the cast work together in a way I have not seen in cinema before. This is quite simply academy award winning potential and will continue to raise many important questions about the much controversial abortion debate.
See this film even if it's the last one you'll see, as this will have an impact on everyone's lives.
From the award winning writer and director, Mike Leigh has created an emotional masterpiece that should be watched by every genuine movie fan.
The story is set in Britain during the 1950s when the country was recovering from the aftermath of world war two. Vera Drake is a caring mother and devoted wife performing illegal back street abortions to those in need. Her life is thrown into turmoil when one of her patients nearly dies and the police call to investigate. Is this a loving woman who just wants to help others or a confused criminal scared by a turbulent past?
With a fairly small and unknown cast my first impressions of the film were completely mistaken by the phenomenal acting that took place before my eyes. Vera appears to be a heart of gold just offering cups of tea to those young, innocent girls who have nowhere to go.
Imelda Staunton's BAFTA winning portrayal of Vera is very moving and should be remembered for many years to come. Many people may remember the actress from minor roles in Shakespeare in Love and David Copperfield.
I was also impressed with Richard Graham as Vera's husband, George whose affection for his wife is a sign of true love, also watch out for a cameo appearance of Jim Broadbent as the judge who decides Vera's fate.
This film may be a little depressing but very powerful and evocatively beautiful as the cast work together in a way I have not seen in cinema before. This is quite simply academy award winning potential and will continue to raise many important questions about the much controversial abortion debate.
See this film even if it's the last one you'll see, as this will have an impact on everyone's lives.