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The Lady in the Van

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ChrisofWessex

ChrisofWessex Report 12 Mar 2016 23:04

Now I adore Maggie Smith along with Julie Walters and Judi Dench. I watched this film tonight and I have to say I was disappointed.

Alan Bennett I enjoy his writing etc. but something tonight did not jell - perhaps it is moi.

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+++DetEcTive+++ Report 12 Mar 2016 23:13

Thats a shame - we were thinking of getting the DVD.

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Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond

Purple **^*Sparkly*^** Diamond Report 12 Mar 2016 23:17

That's a shame. I was looking forward to seeing it

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ChrisofWessex

ChrisofWessex Report 12 Mar 2016 23:20

I had ordered it before Christmas, it came last week and I saved it until tonight. Glad OH did not watch. :-(

Kay????

Kay???? Report 12 Mar 2016 23:21

I took 12 yo grandaughter to see the film when it was released in November and we throughly enjoyed it,although I'm not a film goer at all,,,,,,,shes asked for the dvd instead of chocolate for easter. :-D,,.shes got it early though. :-D :-D :-D.and we've watched again and still enjoyed it.......

its full of laughs .......and a lovely suprise twist into the mix.

Sharron

Sharron Report 13 Mar 2016 00:12

Read the book.

I don't like seeing film adaptations of books.

As I wouldn't want to drink the beer that had been through somebody's kidney, so I do not wish to see the idea that hes been through somebody elses imagination.

The book is brilliant.

SuffolkVera

SuffolkVera Report 13 Mar 2016 07:33

I heard Alan Bennett read the book himself on radio and I have seen it as a stage play. I thought both were brilliant. I haven't seen the film but I can imagine Maggie Smith in the role.

maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 13 Mar 2016 09:43

I thought it was brilliant :-D

I've read the book, heard Alan Bennett read it, and enjoyed the film.

But then, I just love Alan Bennett!!

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ChrisofWessex

ChrisofWessex Report 13 Mar 2016 18:11

It must be me - will have to try it again. Maggie I love Mr. Bennett's work and have often wondered how he manages to read a woman's mind.

maggiewinchester

maggiewinchester Report 13 Mar 2016 22:51

No, Chris, not you!!
People like different things!
I can't stand Jane Austen books - just don't like her way of writing.
:-(

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ChrisofWessex

ChrisofWessex Report 13 Mar 2016 23:25

Neither like Jane nor the Brontes - introduced to them at under age 10 - via Sunday School prizes1