what a lovely, rousing, finally moving film this is; Roger Michell's warm take on the true story of how Kempton Bunton acquired the National Gallery's new Goya features a glorious performance by Jim Broadbent
the script by Richard Bean and Clive Coleman is full of delightfully droll dialogue, and director Roger Michell keeps things as light and sharp as lemon souffle
Roger Michell's film tells a tall true story, with enjoyable bounce and a surprising political conscience; a perfectly nimble, kind-hearted bit of teatime entertainment -- ideally tailored to Jim Broadbent in one of his most appealing big-screen roles
gloriously entertaining, with Jim Broadbent and Helen Mirren on excellent form. A quintessentially British film which, while it doesn't reinvent the cinematic experience, is sure to be enjoyed by many
an expertly crafted and highly polished piece of warmhearted escapism; This is the kind of British film with international appeal: the venerable cast, genial tone, inspirational story, and mischievous English eccentricity are all present and correct
by Xan Brooks [The Guardian ]
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