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Housewife 49 [2006]


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tripe
Review date: 2008-10-06 Rating: 2 out of 10

I dont understand why this programme had so many accolades, especially for Victoria Wood. Her writing, generally is fantastic, but her acting leaves a lot to be desired. I found her totally unbelievable, as are a lot of comics that turn their hand to acting..catherine tate, david walliams et al.I realise i am in the minority, i wanted to like and enjoy this, and maybe with someone different leading it, i would have.

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First rate!
Review date: 2008-07-26 Rating: 10 out of 10

This was absolutely brilliant. It left me wanting a sequel! The acting was excellent. Victoria Wood was outstanding as Nella Last, the housewife who was suffering from a mild depression at the beginning of the film. Her writing of the mass observation diary was a kind of therapy for her and she became a stronger person when she joined the WVS in spite of her controlling and unimaginative husband (and his brisk, efficient sister, who despised Nella and had no patience with her depression) and became a dependable member of the organisation, earning the respect and friendship of even some snobbish women who found Nella beneath them at first.
Did Nella understand when one of her sons tried to tell her he was gay? I am not sure.....nor did she seem to have shared that conversation with her husband.
Interestingly, SHE changed but her husband didn't really. One night as they were lying in the Morrison shelter, he did manage to tell her that she meant everything to him.....and I expected him to treat her differently after that, but he didn't.....he was still boring and old-fashioned and selfish.....and totally unable to communicate.
I believe there is a sequel in book form.....maybe it could also be made into a film?!
I liked that we were told at the end what happened to some of the characters as this was a true story.

A delightful celebration of real life
Review date: 2007-07-20 Rating: 10 out of 10

In a world full of Hollywood sensation, media hype and the horror of "Reality" TV, this is an absolute jewel of communication. What a civilisation we would have if more of us thought like Ms Wood, and used our skills to create such humble and important work.

Brought me to tears
Review date: 2007-03-05 Rating: 10 out of 10

Normally Victoria Wood has me rolling around the floor laughing so much that tears follow. This time the tears are caused by the pathos of this beautifully crafted film, based on a true story, written and starring Victoria Wood OBE. OBE ? She should be a Baroness, like Margaret Thatcher, or even the Queen ! Her talent lies in getting into the very spirit of 'normal' people, and always surrounding herself with only the best actors. This time around, it is not her normal chums (Celia Imrie, Duncan Preston, Julie Walters, Anne Reid etc), but each and every part was cast and performed perfectly. It is always the small details that she manages to convey: one, in Housewife, 49, is the way in which the British class system was considerably different at the end of WW2 than it was at the beginning, demonstrated beautifully at a garden party to celebrate the end of the war in Japan. When writing the excruciatingly funny Dinnerladies, I saw her being interviewed by Parkinson, I think - she equated writing an ongoing comedy series with designing a workable traffic system in Barcelona - both incredibly difficult. It makes you wonder though - this woman writes (incisively), acts in both comedic and dramatic roles, sings, composes - is there anything she can't do ? (other than fix the traffic in Barcelona, but then that is beyond anyone's talents). This movie is a must-see, not only for fans of Wood, but for anyone who is after a genuine, honest and heartfelt film about life. Five stars.

In a Word - Excellent
Review date: 2007-02-27 Rating: 10 out of 10

A wonderful heart-warming story beautifully acted by the entire cast. A 'must have' for your DVD collection if you love true and honest stories with heart, feeling and emotion. There's no gratuitous violence, sex or foul language. Congratulations Victoria Wood. I just loved it! A terrific widescreen anamorphic (16x9) transfer, too.

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Actor(s):
Ben Crompton
Stephanie Cole
Victoria Wood
Sylvestra Le Touzel
David Threlfall

Creators:
Victoria Wood (Primary Contributor)
David Threlfall (Primary Contributor)

Director(s):

Recording label: ITV DVD
Manufacturer: ITV DVD
EAN: 5037115242938
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2007-02-19
Audience rating: Parental Guidance
Region code: 2
Running time: 93 minutes
Theatrical release date: 2006
Language: English (Original Language)

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