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DVDfever.co.uk – Press release: Mrs Pettigrew Lives for a Day on DVD
Momentum Pictures Home Entertainment
Posted: February 6th, 2009.
Make it a magical Mothers Day with Mrs Pettigrew
A perfect movie for mum. – The SunA charming 1930s Cinderella meets Sex and the City only faster, funnier and male-friendly. – **** Empire“Sparkling, stylish and very, very funny… dripping with old-school glamour… a feel-good delight… – News of the WorldA charming, beautifully styled romantic comedy. – **** Grazia
How much can anyones life change for the better over the course of 24 hours? Two women are about to find out in the truly delightful Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day, an inspiring Cinderella story for grown-ups. Featuring a sumptuous soundtrack that includes such classics as Brother Can You Spare A Dime, Anything Goes, If I Didnt Care, Dream and It Aint What You Do (Its the Way That You Do It), this film is sure to make your day.
A perfect gift for Mothers Day, Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day is out on DVD on 9 March 2009 and stars Academy Award winner Frances McDormand (Fargo, Burn After Reading, North Country) in the title role opposite Academy Award nominee Amy Adams (Enchanted, Charlie Wilsons War, Junebug). The superb cast also includes Golden Globe Award nominee Lee Pace (Pushing Daisies, The Fall), Ciarán Hinds (Veronica Guerin, Hallam Foe, Road to Perdition), Shirley Henderson (the Harry Potter films), Mark Strong (Stardust) and screen newcomer Tom Payne. A hugely entertaining screwball comedy set in glamorous 1930s London, the film was directed by Bharat Nalluri (Spooks, Hustle, Life on Mars, Tsunami: The Aftermath), written by David Magee (Finding Neverland) and Golden Globe winning Simon Beaufoy (Slumdog Millionaire, The Full Monty) and is based on a novel by Winifred Watson.
Synopsis
When dowdy middle-aged governess Guinevere Pettigrew loses her latest job, her luck appears to have run out. Desperate for employment, she shows up at the plush flat of Delysia Lafosse, a glamorous nightclub singer whose desire for celebrity is only eclipsed by her interest in men. Delysia immediately calls on her new social secretary to help her juggle her numerous suitors. Finding herself catapulted into the dizzying social whirl of Londons high society, every dream that Pettigrew had given up on becomes a reality for 24 hours.
Extras: Deleted Scenes, Miss Pettigrews Long Trip to Hollywood, Feature Commentary
The DVD is out on March 9th, it runs for 92 mins and retails for £17.99 on DVD,but is currently on Amazon at the link above for £10.98.
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