Monday, February 16, 2009

Keeping Mum

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Keeping Mum


If you haven't seen this 2005 release, and enjoy droll British humor, try Keeping Mum.  It's the story of a vicar's new housekeeper who helps family members out -- in her own way.  My advice is to avoid watching the trailer, because it cobbles together scenes that completely misrepresent the tone and tenor of the film.  Rowan Atkinson, for instance, would ordinarily never be associated with droll,  and the trailer leads us to expect Mr. Bean>  Nope, he plays his role as vicar very nicely, but as the straight man. (sample). Maggie Smith is always delightful, and she is here as "serial mom." The rest of the cast, which includes Patrick Swayze,  are quite up to the task.  A quite enjoyable couple of hours. It's an instant PLAY on NET FLIX

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

On your recommendation, I found myself a copy of this and I just finished watching it. I enjoyed it quite a lot. You're right, Rowan Atkinson isn't playing Mr. Bean but he is still Rowan Atkinson who is much underrated as an actor. Have any other recommendations?
GrinfilledCelt

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