MISS POTTER (Theatrical Release USA 2006)

 Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.5|5.0 Starsìììì

Miss Potter—wonderful, wonderful film—becomes an instant classic. Renee Zellweger becomes Ms. Potter. Her portrayal of this character is impeccable. The movie perfectly times its scenes and relies on a sweet transitioning between city and country life. It plays through the family tensions between Ms. Potter’s mother, her father, and herself beautifully. It’s an ode to women who find their way in life and do not lose their souls in the process. Ewan McGregor and Emily Watson are such perfect choices for Zellweger’s supporting cast members. Well worth its watch.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Storyline

Through story format, the life of Miss Beatrice Potter, author of the Peter Rabbit series, gets a thorough examination.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Chris Noonan for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Steve Christian, Louis Phillips, Colin Vaines, Bob Weinstein, Harvey Weinstein, Nigel Wooll, and Renée Zellweger for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Beatrix Potter (Renée Zellweger), Norman Warne (Ewan McGregor), Millie Warne (Emily Watson), Helen Potter (Barbara Flynn), Rupert Potter (Bill Paterson), Miss Wiggin (Matvelok Gibbs), William Heelis (Lloyd Owen), Harold Warne (Anton Lesser), Fruing Warne (David Bamber), Mrs. Warne (Phylida Law), and Fiona (Patricia Kerrigan).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

  Yes. This is one of those rare films when a film critic wants to lean back and enjoy the movie rather than professionally critique the movie. It’s a well-written piece of entertainment that does just what a movie is supposed to do—entertain.

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Ben Meyers