Romola Garai,
Rose Byrne,
Henry Thomas,
Marc Blucas,
Bill Nighy
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Based on the novel by Dodie Smith (101 Dalmatians), director Tim Fywell's comic romance follows 17-year-old Cassandra Mortmain (Romola Garai) and her quirky family as they attempt to make the best of ... read more
DVD Release Date: December 23, 2003
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April 28, 2011If anything the things that went down in this film really surprised me. Who knew that the guy was going to make out with Cassandra? And then he doesn't get together with her? Crazy! But what really wins out in this film is the setting. I was never sure what period this was set in... read more
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November 17, 2008I think I enjoyed this movie more than most people did, but I don't see how anyone with good taste could not like this film.
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June 30, 2011I just found this old movie stub in my filing cabinet. This was a cute little fairy tale movie, but I don't remember it well enough to say anything too specific.
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April 17, 2011Ah, to have lived in such a simple time. This story was beautiful and sweet and the actors were brilliant.
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March 11, 2011This was was a good movie but I was hoping for a twist that would make everything turn out the way I wanted it to and it just didn't happen. So it really was good but I'm addicted to the chick flicks that turn out the way you see coming a mile away, which I usually like, and this... read more
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August 15, 2010Though I suppose the film couldn't rightly have made everyone happy without taking some huge fantastical leaps, it's all rather unsatisfying and depressing. Just not my cup of tea, I guess.
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January 7, 2010I was liking the first half. And then came the drama (which was fine) until the weird character developments. Cassandra went from being a practical girl to a complete dreamer with bouts of jealousy in a pretty short time and then turned practical again. Henry Thomas's love for ei... read more
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June 27, 2009Cute little movie, probably one of the better performances I've seen from Henry Thomas in awhile.
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August 22, 2007Very close to the book, but even withough reading it, you get the story. One of my favourite movies.
Critic Reviews
September 12, 2003
Jay Boyar, Orlando Sentinel
August 8, 2003
Bruce Westbrook, Houston Chronicle
With eloquent dialogue but scant smoldering passions, the mushy machinations nicely nudge director Tim Fywell's gentle little film. Full Review
August 8, 2003
Terry Lawson, Detroit Free Press
Dollops on the usual romantic, family and class conflicts with a very heavy ladle, which pretty much smothers the whimsical mood Fywell strains so hard to attain. Full Review
August 7, 2003
Gary Dowell, Dallas Morning News
A refreshingly mature look at first love and life's often-rough transitions. Full Review
July 25, 2003
Vic Vogler, Denver Post
Never shies from indulging us and our desire for a gentle and generous world that doesn't slip into easy answers. Full Review
July 25, 2003
Bill Muller, Arizona Republic
It's a pleasantly quirky love story with a wry sense of humor and standout performances from the youngish cast.
July 25, 2003
Robert Denerstein, Denver Rocky Mountain News
A rarity, a clear-eyed comedy.
July 18, 2003
Desson Thomson, Washington Post
Feels like a respectable BBC television drama rather than a movie.
July 18, 2003
Stephen Hunter, Washington Post
The psychological darkness that underpins this film doesn't seem inappropriate to its wit and charm.
July 18, 2003
Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star
A compelling and emotionally rich coming-of-age drama. Full Review
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