Cold Comfort Farm
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Movie Reviews of Cold Comfort Farm
Movie Review: Not Compared to the Book
Summary: 5 Stars
I have to admit I have yet to read the book the movie was based on, so my review is based purely on entertainment value. This movie has actually been a favorite of my family's for years and I only recently got a copy for myself. The acting is wonderful, it's nice to hear REAL British accents, and the punchlines are carried out to perfection. I tend to think this is a movie that all kinds of movie buffs can enjoy; the setting is the English countryside in the 20's (appealing to history lovers), the costumes are divine, the characters eccentric, and the humor appeals to all kinds of comedy-lovers. It is an interesting look at human nature at it's best and worst.Movie Review: Making fun of oneself is, well, funny
Summary: 5 Stars
Cold Comfort Farm has its tongue firmly implanted in cheek. It is a satire that enjoys making fun of human foibles and British society. The story is set on a Dickensian farm in rural England, and the humor is largely derived from the gentle humor poked at the characters' "types". There is the fire and brimstone preacher, the crazy, depressed Ida Doom, the handsome, virile stud-muffin, etc... Each is a caricature of the worst in human society, but Flora is able to see each person's potential to step out of character and become someone else; each person is able to become who they always wanted to be. The story is funny and charming and has a happy ending.Movie Review: The Funniest Movie You will See in a Long Time
Summary: 5 Stars
Written in the 1930's by Stella Gibbins, the book revolves around a young woman who is determined to have experiences in order to write about them in the novel she will write when she is 50. She likes things "tidy," which means that she interferes in everyone's lives, usually to their good.
She goes to live with strange relatives, who are each a parody of a type of person, and the result is hilarious. Great lines such as "I saw something nasty in the woodshed," and "Miss Poste, I am engorgingly in love with you," are what make this movie a scream. It is also very faithful to the book and will not ruin the book, should you watch this first.
Movie Review: wear some
Summary: 5 Stars
(...) All I can say is between the grandma talking about how she saw something nasty in the woodshed to (...) cousin (...) impregnating everything within a 3 mile radius to Ian Mckellen preaching that while on earth we have butter to soothe burns..but "there's no butter in hell!" during his sermon, I was literally falling off my chair with laughter. Very, very witty and hilarious screenplay and very witty and clever actors to embody such a wacky family. Bonus moment to look out for? The HOllywood agent taking on grandma and her "I saw something nasty in the Woodshed"schtick--a serious Depends moment....Movie Review: Wonderful!
Summary: 5 Stars
I can't rave enough about this movie. It is one exceptional feel-good film that you can watch over and over again. If you're feeling glum, put this on and escape for an hour and a half. Terrific screenplay and a first-rate comedy that holds your attention all the way through. Top cast: Kate Beckinsale is charming, Joanna Lumley is gorgeous (as usual) and excellent, fun appearances by Eileen Atkins, Ian McKellen, Rufus Sewell, Freddie Jones and Stephen Fry.
Get this movie - you will love it! And, I want it on Blu-ray!!!!