Nalluri's 'Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day' is one of the most delightful films to come out in 2008. On the surface it appears to be a light feel good movie but look a little closer and one will see depth in a picture set in the world of glamour and glitter during World War II. The film is high on energy thanks to the mostly wild jazzy soundtrack. The set designs, costumes and makeup are true to the time period. Even the use of language and the actors' non-verbal gestures match the those of people from that time period. Class distinction is well demonstrated in a subtle manner. It is very well-written and fast paced. But what really make 'Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day' so splendid are Frances McDormand and Amy Adams. McDormand delivers a very natural performance as she is very convincing as a British lassie while Delysia seems to have been written with Adams in mind. Ciarán Hinds and Lee Pace hold their own and have very good chemistry with their lead actresses. Shirley Henderson does well as the greedy opportunist. 'Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day' is a small movie but a marvelous film experience.
Review of Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day
