When one sees that both Maggie Smith and Judi Dench are in a movie, you almost automatically expect a very good film with brilliant acting. Well, we got the latter in "Ladies in Lavender", but it was just an average show with some excellent scenery and good music. There is no doubt that the two stars are superb actors who play their parts extremely well, but are not greatly pushed dramatically as they have been in many other films. Actually, to my mind, the actress playing the maid/housekeeper, Dorcas stole the scenes in which she appeared, and a special comment for Daniel Bruhl who played his part as the young man stirring many forgotten passions in two older ladies. It is worth seeing, but certainly not a memorable experience.
Review of Ladies in Lavender
