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Vera Drake is a selfless woman who is completely devoted to, and loved by, her working class family. She spends her days doting on them and caring for her sick neighbor and elderly mother. However, sh...( read more 
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MCT:July 10, 2008
A little slow at the beginning but a worthy buildup to the core message of the film. Straightforward and unbiased, nothing fancy to tickle anyone's feathers, just a good, honest script. Great role played by Staunton. I gather fans of Dancer In The Dark might appreciate the film too.
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MCT:June 27, 2008Powerful, engaging, heartbreaking. I know there is a review in me somewhere, but I am still so moved by this film that it may take a few days to put it to words. more to come...
Staunton was stunning. Her performance pulled me in and communicated the emotions of a loving person, filled with life, selflessness and concern for others. When the movie turns in the final half, her performance moves to the next level- one that few actresses attain. She becomes a woman filled with fear and vulnerability but masterfully steers clear of regret, remorse, or guilt. It is a subtle difference but here it is beautifully portrayed and makes all the difference.
An afterthought to the MPAA on this one- you were completely in the wrong with your rating. Tragically, reprehensibly in the wrong. -
MCT:June 19, 2008
Deals brilliantly with the delicate issue of back street abortion.
Imelda Staunton's performance deserved the oscar. -
MCT:June 7, 2008
Although controversial, still a moving and great British film which will have an impact on you no matter what.
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MCT:March 18, 2008you have to watch this,just for the performance of imelda staunton,she is amazeing.mike leigh has done a fantastic job of recreating 1950s england.
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MCT:March 12, 2008
Nomeda para óscar e grande derrotada em 2004. Baseado numa história verídica, um drama com grandes interpretações. Ambiente muito bem recriado.
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MCT:March 7, 2008
I was in two minds whether to watch this film or not. But I am so glad I did. It's fantastic.
Set in the 1950's, it concentrates on the disturbing subject of abortions. we look in on the life of Vera Drake, a lady who looks after everyone. But somehow ends up in jail, when a girl falls ill after one of her treatments. It's an eye opener and some will find it shocking. -
MCT:March 1, 2008
Imelda Staunton earned her Oscar nomination for her performance as Vera Drake. It's a true story of a seemingly sweet lady who unbenounced to her family is "helping out young girls who can't manage" - performing abortions in secret. This film skillfully does not stand on one side of that issue or the other, nor is it it's intent. The film is about her family & those that love her coming to grips with her actions, and perhaps her own struggle with that as well.
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MCT:February 14, 2008
"wife. mother. criminal" disni gw amat terpesona dengan imelda staunton. ceritanya menarik, tentang aborsi, tapi pesan gw tontonlah hingga akhir karena hingga pertengahan sedikit membosankan dan lambat. tapi begitu sampai akhir kita bisa menyaksikan kehebatan imelda sebagai wanita yang sangat lugu
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MCT:December 30, 2007
Abortion. It's such a controversial and nerve-wracking subject being debated and discussed in America today. If you think it was controversial and shocking today, imagine how hard to take in it was in 1950's Depression Era England.
Vera Drake is the story of Vera Drake; a seemingly perfect housewife/mother/house cleaner, with a heart of gold and generosity that could fill two oceans. She has two successful children, a loving husband and friends who'd do anything for her (and vice versa). She's a kind and cute old lady, with an unbelievable secret. She gives back allay abortions to rape victims and poor citizens living in the slums of England who cannot afford the 250 pounds doctor fee. Vera provides this service for free along with the service of comforting and taking care of the women and young girls she does this service for. She does this all under the noses of her friends and family.
One day one of her abortions goes wrong and a young girl she "helps" (in her words), gets very sick and almost dies in a hospital. After interrogation the mother of the girl squeals on Vera, and the cops arrive at her doorstep on the night of a party celebrating her daughter's engagement. The rest of the story is pretty much seeing a wonderful person who doesn't even think what she is doing is wrong being prosecuted and having her spirit broken. It's an extraordinary film, but it's very difficult to watch this poor woman's life fall apart and her family and friends try to come to grip with her decisions.
The acting in Vera Drake is absolutely riveting. Imelda Staunton gives an incredible, startling, breathtaking and hauntingly realistic performance as the title character. Staunton takes us deep into the heart of the character and makes us feel all the pain and sorrow with her as she goes through it. Phil Davis is also very good, along with everyone else in the cast, but Staunton is by far the stand-out of the film because she plays her character as if she's known her for a thousand years. Mike Leigh provides marvelous direction and heart-piercing writing. The costumes and set of Vera Drake are very authentic 50's Depression Era, but the film drags a little during the middle and it's ending is very abrupt (however it will sit with you better after viewing).
All in all, 'Vera Drake' is an outstanding achievement in film-making. I'd recommend picking this up your next trip to the videostore. Imelda Staunton's performance alone is worth the rental fee. Grade: A- (screened on DVD 4/3/05) -
MCT:December 23, 2007
A remarkable film that has a superb script and a terrific cast. Imelda Staunton delivers a phenomenal performance.
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MCT:December 5, 2007
What was so great here was the reality of the situation the characters found themselves in, the reality of the era and the fact that abortion was not the central theme or a subtext - the film truly is a biopic of the woman Vera Drake. Imelda Staunton delivers a flawless performance in this amazing film, really creating the character of Vera to perfection. The rest of the cast provide great support, Phil Davis especially exceeding his previous work. Mike Leigh creates a vivid and strikingly real portrayal of 1950's London, and the direction is stunning - he introduces Vera to be sure we like her, and then brings her down having us screaming protests. He also juxtaposes the joyous occasions with the sombre atmosphere and bleak setting of the courts brilliantly, overlaying everything with a beautiful score to propel the characters and involve the audience. One of the most intense and emotional film's you'll ever see.
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MCT:November 14, 2007
Directed by: Mike Leigh.Starring: Imelda Staunton, Eddie Marsan, Philip Davis.
To say that this film is 'entertainment' would be a terrible thing to say, due to the subject matter of the film, but no one can deny that it is an outstanding and very powerful piece of filmmaking.
From director and writer Mike Leigh, he has bought forward a very disturbing and controversial topic, abortion. The story follows a woman, Vera Drake, a domestic helper in her community with a heart of gold who does selfless deeds to help people around her. I will definately not go into details about the story, as it is something you truly have to see and judge for yourself, but the screenplay is outstanding. It is injected with a sense of humanity and examines and explores the disturbing topic of abortion and the attitudes towards it in society. Not only that, but the screenplay is skillfully plotted and very deep. It carefully introduces us to Vera Drake and with the help of Imelda's performance, we really care for her and learn to hate her at the same time. We are also introduced brilliantly to her loving family and we understand there feelings throughout the entire film....all the way through the hauntingly emotional final hour. The acting is that of a higher class, although everyone gives great performances on many different levels, the star of the show is Imelda Staunton, who delivers an astonishing and masterful performance. She injects life into her character and makes us love her instantly and when the emotion hits, her face is the canvas and it carries alot of the emotion of the film, she is an absolutely outstanding actress.
The film is full of great british humour, powerful drama and emotion and it pulls you in from the very first scene and never lets you go until the credits roll (and even then, it will stay with you). As a word of warning, you will not leave this film with an uplifted mood, it will leave you somber and in tears, but you would have just experienced a very powerful masterpiece. -
MCT:October 11, 2007
Oh, I guess I forgot to rate this! I saw it a little while back.
A good and thought-provoking movie and Imelda Staunton was excellent in her role. It was interesting. There was something about it that is hard to describe. Anyway, it was a good movie. -
MCT:September 22, 2007
I knew this was a film about illegal abortions, but nothing prepared me for the gut-wrenching scenes of gritty London, the quiet tragedy of the characters and the frumpy, comforting ordinariness of the title character. Imelda Staunton is remarkable.
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MCT:September 4, 2007
Based on a true story, this movie tells the story of a kind-hearted woman who puts herself into trouble for helping people.Beautifully acted and directed, Vera Drake stands out as a very honorable and inspiring movie.Two thumbs up!
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MCT:August 30, 2007
This was a great movie, even though it was from a long time ago and found it interesting to watch with my family.
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MCT:August 12, 2007
Wonderful. It tackled an intense issue with elegance and tact, showing the humanity behind every action. We share in the joys of Vera's family, as well as suffer when things go badly for them. The screenplay brings their emotional turmoils to the audience in a way we can understand and shows us that helping people brings joy, but can also come at a cost.
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MCT:August 3, 2007I REALLY DIDNT LIKE THIS-PERHAPS IT WAS BECAUSE I AM SO AGAINST ARBORTION SO ITS A PRETTY RAW SUBJECT THEY ARE DISCUSSING. I AM GLAD SHE GOT JUSTICE IN THE END BUT I FEEL AWFUL FOR THE WOMEN WHO SUBJECTED THEMSELVES TO THIS. IMELDA WAS GREAT IN THIS.
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MCT:July 29, 2007
Very powerful movie that focused more on the goodness of the person than the controversy of the actions. I was very touched.
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MCT:July 26, 2007
Absolutly wonderful, with great performances from all. Its a film like this which shows that the British film industry is far from dead.
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MCT:July 21, 2007
Not as fantastic as it was made out to be - However, strong performances from all the cast and a decent storyline.
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