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Dominican Rep. Vera Drake
7,666
Drama
London, 1950: Vera Drake lives with her husband Stan and their grown-up children, Sid and Ethel. They are not rich, but they are a happy, close family. Vera cleans houses, Stan is a mechanic in his brother’s garage, Sid works for a tailor and Ethel works in a factory testing lightbulbs. But selfless Vera has a sideline which she keeps secret from all of those around her: without accepting payment, she helps young women to end unwanted ... [+]
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"It is as gripping and fascinating as the best thriller, as well as being a stunningly acted and heartwrenchingly moving drama" | ||
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"Using Staunton’s face as his canvas, Leigh crafts a powerfully moving film that is unmissable and unforgettable (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 4)" | ||
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"It has the virtues of most Mike Leigh films (...) an almost-brilliant character study" | ||
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"A carefully calibrated parable that quietly sneaks into your heart and prods it sharply (...) Few movies have evoked the happiness of a good, strong family as genuinely as this one" | ||
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"Leigh is at the peak of his powers with morally complex drama that stands alongside his best work." | ||
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"A prime example of how genuine drama terrifies and uplifts us. It also reveals how controversial subjects can seem fresh and new in the hands of a master director" |
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