Report Card---"Philomena"

I know.
It's starting to look like I've liked every movie that I've been sent.
Well, "Philomena" is no exception.
It is an outstanding movie.
Judi Dench is marvelous, but comparing her to Streep is like comparing apples to pears.
I happen to prefer apples
A mother is searching for her long lost son.
It's a true story, and a fascinating one.

On to the scoring:

Is it interesting?

Extremely. .
A+.

Compelling even?

Often.
A+.

Is it controversial?

Quite..
A+.

Is it a story worth telling?

Absolutely.
A+.

Is it good storytelling?

A great story, told in great fashion..
A+.

Is it well written?

Well enough.
A-.

Is it well cast? Well played?, Well shot?

All of the above.
A+..

Is it too long? Too short?

It never seemed long.
A+.

Is it believable? Do you care about the characters?

Absolutely, and absolutely.
A+.

Is it predictable? Does it surprise you?

Not predictable, totally surprising.
A+.

Do you think about it after you've seen it?

Quite a bit.
A..

Is it funny?

Occasionally, considering that it is not a comedy..
A.

Would it have been worth the thirteen bucks it would have cost to see it in the movies?

I easily could have waited.
C.

Is it impressive ?

Totallly.
A+.

Overall grade: A.

I promise you that there will be movies that I didn't like.
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