My House in Umbria

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Summary: Simply Beautiful
Comment: Maggie Smith and Ronnie Barker work so wonderfully together in this beautiful film. Every expression on Maggie Smith's face reveals a different aspect of her character, and Ronnie Barker's straight perfomance (as opposed to his usual comedy) is perfect. The scenery is sumptuous - the image of the meal on the terrace on a summer evening is one to brighten even the coldest of winter days! The story itself, though simple, is very touching and so many elements of it are revealed without words. Maggie Smith gently stroking the spines of her books and talking of them, unaware that the man to whom she was speaking has left the room is so poignant. It's a truly feel-good film with excellent actors and glorious settings!

Most Beautiful Princess

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Summary: I've always loved this movie
Comment: This is a wonderful, uplifting film that will remind you that even out of tragedy can come remarkable goodness. I'm glad to finally own it!

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Summary: click and it's there
Comment: I really like the suggestions Amazon gives when you are searching for products. This movie was an excellent choice. Maggie is such an interesting actor and this role suits her nicely. Thanks

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Summary: My House In Umbria
Comment: This is a quintessential Maggie Smith movie which takes place in the beautiful Umbrian countryside. The story is tender and the movie is artful. A great way to spend a relaxing Saturday afternoon.

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Summary: 5 Stars for Maggie Smith one of the best actresses of our times
Comment: This is a movie of hope and healing.

Maggie Smith plays Mrs. Emily Delahunty, a English woman living out in the beautiful countryside of Umbria, Italy. She goes to do her monthly shopping, taking a train and there's a bomb on the train. Most of the people in the train car Mrs. D is with end up injured and once released from the hospital there is a ongoing investigation and they have nowhere to go, so they all go to recoup at the BEAUTIFUL Italian mansion of Mrs. D. (Note to myself, if I ever win the lotto that house is my very next purchase!)

The intricate playoff between the characters is interesting. The scenery is gorgeous and restful. All the actors are top notch. The little girl (Aimee, played by Emily Clarke) is adorable and I absolutely love this movie. I watch it when I need some comfort and beauty in my life.

In my own humble opinion, I believe that Maggie Smith is one of the best actresses alive on our planet today. She is a most complicated, graceful and fasinating person to watch and lends credibility to any performance that is lucky enough to be graced with her presence.

This is not an exciting shoot them up, blood and guts movie. It's a soft spoken, intricate thinking man's journey of things lost and found, injury and the process of healing.

The underlying message I got from this movie was: Maggie Smith's charactor, Mrs. D comes from a very sad and unstable background. She, like many people has her share of injuries that she has received on the journey of life. But one doesn't have to let the injuries we all receive make us miserable and mean. We can reach out, we can "be more human" we can survive and find happiness and it is sometimes when we are injured the most and reach out beyond ourselves and think of others rather then just ourselves that we find the most joy and reason for living.

It's a moving and enjoyable movie.

My only wish is we had more movies of this caliber.

Worth viewing when you've had a rough week and need some quiet comfort and beauty.