Philomena

Philomena, 2013. A cynical journalist helps a woman find her long lost son.

Directed by Stephen Frears. Written by Steve Coogan & Jeff Pope, based on a book by Martin Sixsmith. Starring Judi Dench & Coogan, with Sophie Kennedy Clark.

Concept: D
Story: C
Characters: B
Dialog: A
Pacing: C
Cinematography: C
Special effects/design: C
Acting: A
Music: C
Enjoyment: Not at all bad for what it is. Harmlessly pleasant, with a great performance to make it worthwhile. B

GPA: 2.5/4