I am always looking for movies that make me think and I
adore movies that have heart. Philomena contains both. Directed by Stephen
Frears and starring Judi Dench and Steve Coogan, Philomena is based on a true
story of a teenage girl who endured a scandalous pregnancy and was then forced
to give up her child for adoption. Philomena grows and eventually has a family of her own, but out of shame, keeps her secret for decades. When she can bear it no more and opens up to her daughter, a beautiful story of love and loss is set into motion. It’s a story about how people cope with the
painful realities of life. It’s about love and redemption, but at its core it’s
a story about faith. Judi Dench is remarkable as the fragile-appearing yet
optimistic Philomena. Coogan plays off of her perfectly as the hardened
skeptic, Martin Sixsmith. Films at their best not only entertain us, but
challenge us to have a deeper look at ourselves and our world, Philomena
succeeds brilliantly on both counts, and is well worth your time and $10. So,
if you are heading out to see a movie with explosions or robots or a plucky
divorcee who overcomes all of the odds (yet again), see Philomena instead, I
believe you will be glad you did.
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