Mrs. Palfrey at the Claremont is one such film. A gentle story of an aging lady who goes to live in a hotel and after falling down on the pavement becomes friends with the young man who helps her. The story revolves around the residents of the hotel, who are all a little quirky, to say the least - and Mrs. Palfrey becomes involved with them as she settles down to her new life.
Of course, one of the main attractions, is Rupert Friend, a relative newcomer to film then, who has since gone on to appear as Albert in the film about the young Victoria, and the one-time boyfriend of Keira Knightley. It is in the same category as 'Ladies in Lavender' and 'Enchanted April' where nothing much happens but is strangely compelling.
As I love both 'Enchanted April' and 'Ladies in Lavender' I'm guessing I'd also like this film:)
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a film that I'd happily watch on a wintry Sunday afternoon! Flighty xx
ReplyDeleteI love films that are gentle and full of atmosphere. My husband doesn't get them at all so I have to wait until he's out at a meeting! Jx
ReplyDeleteI've heard of the film but not seen it so far. Enchanted April is one of my all time favourite films so if it's like that I shall certainly enjoy it.
ReplyDeletecertainly will have to watch given your lovely description Elaine
ReplyDeleteOh I do like the sound of this film. I loved Ladies in Lavender. I've recently been to see The Exotic Marigold Hotel with Judi Dench and Maggie Smith to name but a few. Set in India, it's about a group of seniors who are strangers who opt to move to India to start a new life. Lovely film.
ReplyDeleteAll those films are wonderful.Thanks for posting about this one I must have missed it when it came out. lovely post Elaine as usual! lol Angela
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