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| Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day (Widescreen & Full Screen Edition) | 
 enlarge | Director: Bharat Nalluri
Actors: Frances Mcdormand, Amy Adams, Lee Pace, Shirley Henderson, Tim Potter
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
List Price: $29.98
Buy Used: $7.22
You Save: $22.76 (76%)
New (47) Used (30) Collectible (1) from $7.22
Avg. Customer Rating:  44 reviews
Format: Ac-3, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Subtitled, Widescreen, Ntsc
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Subtitled), Spanish (Subtitled), French (Subtitled), French (Dubbed)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Running Time: 60 minutes
Number Of Items: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 62102017
UPC: 025195016230
EAN: 0025195016230
Theatrical Release Date: 2008
Release Date: August 19, 2008
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Condition: Ships first class same or next day WITH DELIVERY CONFIRMATION AND TRACKING. If there are scratches on disc, they don't affect play. Buy 3 or more get a Priority Mail upgrade
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Product Description
Academy Award nominee Amy Adams (Enchanted) and Academy Award winner Frances McDormand star in this charming comedy about finding a new life and a new love all in one day. When Miss Pettigrew (McDormand) stumbles upon the chance to become the new "social secretary" to glamorous high-society singer and actress Delysia Lafosse (Adams) she seizes the opportunity despite being totally out of her element. Swept up into the glamorous whirl of high society it s all Miss Pettigrew can do to keep up with Delysia as she juggles her lovelife and career in this delightful champagne cocktail of a comedy! (Leah Rozen People).System Requirements:Running Time: 92 minutesFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY/COMING OF AGE Rating: PG-13 UPC: 025195016230 Manufacturer No: 62102017
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Based on a 1938 Winifred Watson novel, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day is a colorful story about lives stalled in middle age but kick-started again by the follies of youthful lovers all around. Frances McDormand stars as Miss Pettigrew, whose inability to hold a job in London as a governess compromises her well-being shortly before England's entry in World War II. Finessing her way into a position as social secretary to a young, American golddigger and singer named Delysia Lafosse (Amy Adams), the starving Miss Pettigrew finds herself at the center of a whirlwind that is her new employer's life. Hemmed in by lovers and suitors--including a young, theatrical producer (Tom Payne) looking to cast one of his pleasing girlfriends in a plum role; a creepy nightclub owner (Mark Strong) in whose flat Delysia lives; and a pianist (Lee Pace) who genuinely loves her--Delysia needs a map to figure out how to navigate through life. Miss Pettigrew, who suffered a loss during WWI that she does not speak of, nudges the naive songstress toward wise decisions. But she is at the mercy of Delysia's formidable friend (Shirley Henderson), who knows the truth about her impoverished state and is engaged to a much older man (Ciaran Hinds). The latter, a fellow of substance who seems to be meandering through life, falls instantly for the soulful Miss Pettigrew. Full of Art Deco trappings and paced with a vintage, screwball comedy energy, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day is like watching a contemporary version of a Hollywood classic. --Tom Keogh
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A delightful film October 11, 2008
I really liked this movie and found it to have some very interesting little twists that made it even better. First, Miss Pettigrew who was the center of the film had very few lines and actually didn't drive the action -- instead she was the catalyst for the action. Then when it came time to make her into a "butterfly" ala Pygmalion she really didn't change into Cinderella that you would expect but turned into a mature woman dressed appropriately. Yes -- the film takes place all in a 24 hour period and thus is filled with some very unlikely character intercessions but it was fun and really unlifting. There are some good lines but no belly laughs, the screen play is well written and the cting excellent. If you are looking for a fun film with no bad launguage, no explosions, no car crashes, no nudity, and no drugs -- this is the one. It is a thoroughly delightful film.
Delightful romp in pre-war England October 11, 2008
Miss Pettigrew (Frances McDormand) has hit rock bottom. She has lost her job, has no home, money, or food. Things are tight in London in the 30's so she has to stoop to a little subterfuge in order to become social secretary to American actress wannabe Delysia Lafosse (Amy Adams). As a vicar's daughter, Miss Pettigrew is totally unprepared for the world that she is entering as Delysia tries to balance her relationship with three different men. Miss Pettigrew chooses her favorite suitor among the three and tries to influence Delysia to look for love, not money or fame.
Meanwhile a friend of Delysia's tries to blackmail Miss Pettigrew into talking her ex-fiance, Joe, into reconciling with her. When Miss Pettigrew talks to Joe, the results are not quite what the friend had in mind.
This is a delightful movie with great costumes and music which are reminiscent of the 30's. Remembering back to Frances McDormand's wonderful performance as the hardy North Dakota policewoman in "Fargo" and then seeing her as the proper vicar's daughter with a perfect English accent shows what great range this delightful actress has.
Throwback to old 40's films October 2, 2008
This movie is not about realism but its an escapist film. The performances are a bit over the top, just like Hepburn/Tracy/Grant type films. The plot is thin and the appeal lies in the creation of pre WW2 London. Adams and McDormand carry the film and the men are mainly supporting their storyline. Adams shows her range as an ambitious singer who uses men to further her career and lifestyle. McDormand plays an out of luck nanny who's still trying to find security. She and Adams have a type of mother/daughter relationship. This type of film is not for everyone as it can become overly sweet and implausible. The trick is to let yourself fall into the fantasy world and enjoy 2 great performances.
 Mildly entertaining October 2, 2008
Not a bad film, and it contains a good deal of enjoyable performances from all the cast. Yet, in the end, both my wife and I felt there was not quite enough there to make it stand out. Bet you Leonard Maltin gives it 2.5 stars, and I would too, but Amazon doesn't let you give half points!
 boring October 2, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I watched only 40 minutes. I couldn't take it longer.
BORING. crazy, I was very disappointed.
I give it less than 1 star.
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