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Mrs Harris Goes to Paris

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Riverwalk Mon 03-Oct-22 13:24:43

Has anyone seen this film?

From what I've read it's a harmless piece of fluff, which could be just what we need!

Casdon Mon 03-Oct-22 13:25:51

Yes, I saw it last week. I enjoyed it, it’s quite uplifting to see her following her dreams.

Joy241 Mon 03-Oct-22 13:30:17

Going to see it tomorrow with a friend. There was a video. about the making of the replica dresses/gowns, on a sewing site I am on. It looks like just the 'harmless piece of fluff' you mention. It is the third film of the book to be made so it must have something worth watching.

Sarah74 Mon 03-Oct-22 13:32:51

Saw the trailer for it when we went to see a film last week. It looks amusing and an easy watch. Love Lesley Manville.

Riverwalk Mon 03-Oct-22 19:57:42

My friend and I went this afternoon... yes, it is fluff but very enjoyable. Lots of cliches with British & French stereotypes including a tin of Spam and winos in berets!

All good fun at my local Everyman where they bring the wine to your sofa smile wine

Beautful Mon 03-Oct-22 20:06:55

Saw it Saturday with a friend ... really enjoyed it ... saw a trailer on TV first ...

Jaffacake2 Mon 03-Oct-22 20:50:21

Just back from the cinema. Loved Mrs Harris film. Like a Mary Poppins in Dior Paris !

LOUISA1523 Mon 03-Oct-22 21:03:34

Riverwalk

My friend and I went this afternoon... yes, it is fluff but very enjoyable. Lots of cliches with British & French stereotypes including a tin of Spam and winos in berets!

All good fun at my local Everyman where they bring the wine to your sofa smile wine

Snap! I saw it at the Liverpool everyman on Saturday.... I like Lesley manville ...very versatile actress

Grandmabatty Mon 03-Oct-22 21:54:27

I've just seen it. It wasn't demanding but enjoyable. I would have watched it for the frocks alone. Some beautiful creations. I like Lesley Manville and Isabelle Huppert as actors.

Delorus Tue 04-Oct-22 00:18:04

Agree a bit of fluff, but left with feel good factor.Reading review thought it a good choice for friend suffering age related dementia. I was right she loved it, not much of a storyline to follow but the era and humour made us laugh.Very lighthearted and enjoyable.
Unfortunately the cinema was freezing hope it was a one off and not due to energy crisis as we will have to wear scarf,gloves etc for future visits.I did complain as we were leaving .

Whiff Tue 04-Oct-22 03:31:13

I remember seeing this film when Angela Lansbury and Omar Sharif where the stars. This is a third remake of the film . Don't know who starred in the original.

I don't go to the pictures hopefully it will be on TV in a couple of years.

Other feel good films are Shirley Valentine,Mrs Callicot's cabbage wars and Educating Rita.

Joseanne Tue 04-Oct-22 04:01:44

I was booked to go on Wednesday, desperately want to see it, but I think I'm starting covid. Plus I've had to lie on top of the boney dog all night and haven't slept a wink. (He had his bits chopped off yesterday and is such a contortionist he is able to lick the wound even with a lampshade buster collar on.)
I'll have to try another way to see it.

Joseanne Tue 04-Oct-22 04:12:48

I've just read that a lot of the filming took place in Budapest. Are there still scenes of the real Paris in it?

BigBertha1 Tue 04-Oct-22 06:58:58

Oh dear we went on Sunday and didn't like it at all. I'm fact we thought it overlong and we both were a bit bored.

Riverwalk Tue 04-Oct-22 07:57:04

Joseanne

I've just read that a lot of the filming took place in Budapest. Are there still scenes of the real Paris in it?

The Eiffel Tower and Notre Dame made a brief appearance in the background! Based on the names on the long list of credits I'd say it was entirely filmed in Budapest.

pen50 Wed 05-Oct-22 11:16:33

Haven't seen the films but loved the original book! Paul Gallico (also loved Jennie, Scruffy, The Snow Goose.)

Tusue Wed 05-Oct-22 11:25:38

Loved this film,it was a nice heart warming watch with a lovely theme.I would encourage anyone to see it.

JdotJ Wed 05-Oct-22 12:05:19

Going tomorrow with 3 friends to see it. Didn't realise its a remake (not that that's a problem)

Sawsage2 Wed 05-Oct-22 12:26:11

Saw it on stage twice in Sheffield Crucible with Clare Burt as Mrs Harris, wonderful.

Irismarle Wed 05-Oct-22 13:10:53

I was interested that the original book title was ‘Flowers for Mrs Harris’. Don’t you think the film title ‘Mrs Harris Goes to Paris’ with its jingle type rhyme is so much snappier!

dumdum Wed 05-Oct-22 13:15:41

Not on line yet….booh!

Alioop Wed 05-Oct-22 13:20:17

My friend and her sister invited me to go tomorrow night with them, but I didn't fancy it after seeing the trailer. Now I'm wondering should I go...

MooM00 Wed 05-Oct-22 13:28:47

Yes I saw it on Monday, a really lovely story, very heart lifting. I have to say I would even go again.

Treetops05 Wed 05-Oct-22 13:29:51

I read the book many moonsago, or saw a B&W film, I can't remember which! Nice story, and that version had some snobbery and class division...not sure about this version.

schnackie Wed 05-Oct-22 14:17:49

I have just travelled to the States to see my DD and DGC and saw it on the plane. I really enjoyed the film, and would like to see it on a larger screen to appreciate the beautiful fashions. Yes, it is 'fluff', but very light and fun to watch.