SummaryThe dull lives of two elderly sisters on the coast of Cornwall are interrupted by a shipwrecked Polish sailor who rekindles old sibling rivalries, jealousies and unfulfilled dreams. (Roadside Attractions)
Directed By:Charles Dance
Written By:William J. Locke, Charles Dance
Ladies in Lavender.
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Generally Favorable
61
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Generally Favorable
7.9
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
61
69% Positive
20 Reviews
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28% Mixed
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83
This is the most impressive directing debut by a "name" British actor in a long, long time.
75
A wistful little thing about regret, jealousy and love.
70
A poignant portrait of one woman who has loved and lost, and another who never had a love to lose.
70
It is to Dance's considerable credit that he never lets the filmmaking overtake the understated storytelling.
63
Ultimately, Dance is unable to connect the many threads of his rather flimsy script, leading to an abrupt and somewhat unsatisfying conclusion. But the journey is worth taking, thanks to the company of its stars.
50
Likably played by Bruhl, the castaway remains more dramatic device than living, breathing character. And without him truly being there, Dench and Smith are just volleying an imaginary ping-pong ball between them. That's not acting -- that's exercise.
30
Ladies in Lavender oscillates between scenes so relentlessly nice they make you want to scream and others - particularly those depicting the crush Dench develops on her new housemate - creepier than anything in "The Amityville Horror."
User score
Generally Favorable
7.9
85% Positive
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Nov 1, 2012
9
Great performances of both the two "Grandes Dames" of acting, Maggie Smith and Dame Judi Dench, and German newcomer Daniel Brühl and Star-Trek-star David Warner. A musical drama film with great emotions and music, some lacks in story but outstanding performances of the actors.
Production Company:
- UK Film Council
- Baker Street
- Future Films
- Paradigm Hyde Films
- Take Film Partnerships
- Scala Productions
Release Date:Apr 29, 2005
Duration:1 h 44 m
Rating:PG-13
Tagline:The story of two sisters who saved a stranger, and the stranger who stole their hearts.
Awards
London Critics Circle Film Awards
• 1 Nomination
European Film Awards
• 1 Nomination
AARP Movies for Grownups Awards
• 1 Nomination
