Maudie

  • PG13 (SINGAPORE)
  • 2017


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89 % Certified Fresh
$ 9 Million
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Positive Reviews 103
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Average Rating 3.7/5
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2.8
The problem is as old as the biopic: Somewhere in trying to tell a life story, life gets lost. Av Club
2.5
Its a shame, then, that the biopic Maudie overlays these grand themes with a poofy, and historically simplified, love story. Austin Chronicle
4.0
Like Maud Lewiss paintings, it instead celebrates lifes simple pleasures with no pity for its small time characters. Time Out
3.5
If ultimately Maudie doesnt have much new to say about love or art, at least its two misfits provide an insight into something deeply true about long .. Screen Daily
2.5
The labor shows a little too much.And Hawke might be too conscientious a feminist to give the abusive man even a trace of charm. Vulture
3.7
Thankfully, Hawkins performance in Maudie is as indelible a feat of psychological imagination as it is of physical dedication. Paste Magazine
4.4
This film shows instead of tells, and what it shows is sad, disturbing, beautiful, and moving, sometimes all at once. Rogerebert
2.0
Maud Lewis left the world a brighter place than she found it. This drably earnest rendering of her life story doesnt follow suit. Telegraph
3.0
This drably earnest rendering of her life story doesnt follow suit. Telegraph
3.8
Hawkes precise performance manages to make the plight of an illiterate, insecure and occasionally abusive man deeply sympathetic, inducing pity rather .. The Globe And Mail
3.8
Its decorative boards and panels and shutters have made it a national landmark in Nova Scotia, still visited by streams of tourists. Philly
5.0
An inspiring portrait of the resilience of a crippled but immensely creative woman. Spirituality And Practice
3.5
This is not an inherently dramatic story, but it works as a touching character study, not only because Hawkins brings such tenderness and indomitabili .. One Guys Opinion
4.5
Its creators have elected to dramatize nothing but the things that traditional narrative features usually botch. Village Voice
3.8
The best way to progress through a story whose arc is this familiar might be to deal with the well worn touchstones in such a life in brisk strokes. Rogers Movie Nation
3.5
This Irish Canadian drama tells the true story of Maud Lewis (played beautifully by Sally Hawkins), an arthritic woman in Nova Scotia who taught herse .. Chicago Reader
2.0
But she keeps smiling, and painting naturescapes in a bizarre and self contradictory movie that seems to celebrate creativity and commitment even as The Times
3.5
Its a nice, unassuming movie, such as one might take ones aged mother to, with a warmth that compensates for its lack of insight. Eric Ds Nider
3.0
Hawkins is the best reason to see this sluggish, pinched, claustrophobic little biopic; whenever it threatens to grow dreary, which it does often, the .. News Review
3.0
Review Our Score by Trevor Johnston An indefatigable outsider battles social prejudice, her gruff husband and near crippling arthritis to become one o .. Radio Times
3.5
This is not something you could ever accuse Hawkinss Maud of being. Cs Monitor
4.5
Strong performances anchor this love story between an artistic beauty and her beast. Film Journal
3.0
Walshs film feels jarringly at odds with contemporary sensibilities. A bully is a bully, no matter how cheerfully he is painted. The Guardian
3.5
Her unforced optimism illuminates Aisling Walshs film about Maud Lewis, a real life Canadian folk artist who lived a curious life.Hawkins brightness i .. Az Central
3.0
Theyre so intent on crafting a legend, they leave out the uncomfortable bits. Smh
5.0
Maudie Made Such Joyful Art, Youd Never Guess How Tough She Had It Listen to the Story 2:49 Enlarge this image toggle caption Duncan Deyoung/Courtesy .. Npr
3.8
This animated adventure is just a stop on the inevitable way to Despicable Me 4. Star Tribune
3.5
Despite fiercely committed performances, Maudies dedication to authenticity makes the film feel like a rigid antique, and it consequently plays like a .. Ew
4.0
There is some conventional heartstring tugging and Maudie might not pack the artistic punch of similarly themed biopics like Mr Turner or Seraphine, h .. Flim List
4.5
All Hail Sally Hawkins Maudie is a beautifully painted portrait of the artist, thanks to an utterly delightful performance by Sally Hawkins. Film Inquiry
4.0
The only fireworks here are of the indoor kind, but this sensitive, beautifully acted film lingers long after the final frame. Empire
3.5
Susan Grangers review of Maudie (Sony Pictures Classics) Sally Hawkins delivers an exquisite performance as eccentric Canadian folk artist Maud Lewis. Susang Ranger
5.0
This drama resists painting the familiar arc of an artists rise from obscurity to acclaim and then a downfall from great heights.It is the art itself .. Observer
4.0
Hawkins turns in a heartfelt performance as real life painter Maud Lewis (1903 1970), carrying a biographical drama thats lovely and gentle without ev .. Common Sense Media
1.9
It does Mauds quiet passion some justice but cant hold up a portrait that seems faded by comparison. Slant Magazine
4.4
But there is a side story involving a long buried scandal that lends the film genuine poignancy, even if the love between Maud and Everett is far from .. Washington Post
4.5
Its easy, especially, to admire Ms. Hawkinss technical skill the private smiles and halting, crooked walk but the beauty of her performance is that so .. The New York Times
2.8
This touching performance is another example of the consistent artistry Hawkins has displayed over the years. The Film Stage
3.1
Sometimes less is more, and an actor can take all sorts of cues from just how small a real life characters physical environment really was. Chicago Tribune
5.0
The story offers many opportunities for glibness and sentimentality. Boston Globe
3.5
The film can be sad, even brutal at times, yet also a touching testament to loves endurance and the joy one can find in ones own backyard. Reeling Reviews
4.0
Hawke does allow an inner warmth to Everett, but it is buried beneath such icy brutality that escape seems the only thing worth hoping for.Hawkinss br .. The Irish Times
3.0
The movie stumbles within the framework of the great artist biopic, but it can be affecting as a depiction of a troubled, complex and sometimes tender .. Las Vegas Weekly
3.5
This is neither a forgettable biopic nor a piece of shameless Oscar bait; its a film that feels no need to make easy judgments about its subject, or a .. The Atlantic
4.5
Directed by Aisling Walsh from a script by Sherry White this is a heart rending film to sit through but well worth it. Tony Medley
3.5
Between Everetts blunt insistence on traditional gender roles and Mauds patient long game to blur those lines and fill the space with who she is liter .. Los Angeles Times
3.5
In it, Sally Hawkins plays Lewis in a performance of quiet power and beauty, of which you expect nothing less from Hawkins. Detroit News
3.5
Everything but her art was broken A lead performance alive with exquisite spirit and inspiration elevates Maudie, a selective biopic of famous Canadia .. Herald Sun
3.8
In Everetts thwarted struggles with his own, clumsy emotions.In Maudies determination to find beauty in absolutely everything. Nj
3.0
Theres an indelibly warm and tender tone to Aisling Walshs real life drama Maudie, albeit one spiked with a deep sadness and profundity. Hey U Guys
3.8
Expressive acting by Hawkins and Hawke smooths out narrative bumps, creating a portrait of a woman in thrall to art and nature and a couple whose love .. The Star
2.5
Its a film that one can actively admire, but its difficult to fully embrace. The Play List
3.0
Even though theres a lack of momentum, the performances are excellent.Hawkins, capturing the real life Mauds mischievous spark, invests herself wholly .. Now Toronto
3.8
Director Aisling Walshs film is a quiet charmer, never rising high in its volume, but never letting you wander too far from where you should be focuse .. Deseret News
4.5
Although the material is slight, the humanity and its universality make it cinematic, if not entirely satisfying. Urban Cine File
3.5
Sally Hawkins gives the performance of her life in this touching portrait of Canadian artist Maud Lewis. Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.0
A fine performance from Sally Hawkins shores up this portrait of a tragic folk artist. Lw Lies
3.5
Youll walk away from this biopic of Canadian folk painter Maud Lewis feeling uplifted, despite its rather depressing story. Nz Herald
3.5
Hawke does his best to convey both Everetts brute nature and love for Maud that grows as they age. But its Hawkins who really shines in this unaffecte .. Cleve Land
4.0
Shot in Newfoundland and Ireland, Aisling Walshs Maudie cleverly avoids mawkishness and sentiment to give us a raw and pared back version of Lewiss re .. Independent Ie
3.0
What started as cinematic torture transformed ultimately into a charming story of unanticipated celebrity and success. Stuff
3.0
Sally Hawkinss committed occupancy of this sweet faced if largely woebegone soul compels attention, to be sure, but cant forestall the somewhat colour .. The Arts Desk
3.0
The subtlety of Hawke and Hawkins makes this otherwise broad brushstroke film worth watching. The Sun
5.0
The story has the hollow ring of artifice, even though Ms. Hawkins shrinks quite remarkably into the physical aspects of the role and opens up its spi .. Wsj
3.2
Mauds handicap was physical, not mental.That said, dont let the lazy, pedestrian storytelling drive you away from experiencing the years best so far p .. Patriot Ledger
4.4
The picture they paint of Maud may be romanticized a recent biography depicts Mauds life as impoverished and full of pain but it is touching. Sltrib
4.4
This might sound like the blueprint for a bleak and depressing period piece, but in fact Maudie is one of the most beautiful and life affirming and up .. Chicago Sun Times
3.0
Sadly, its more of a footnote to her eccentric marriage, when we really want to know the influences that inspired her youthful outlook.Whileis a film .. Punch Drunk Critics
3.5
1 of 2 2 of 2 Starring Sally Hawkins.Rated PG Its hard enough to capture the motives and drives of a dedicated fine artist, and folk arts are, in some .. Straight
5.0
1 of 2 2 of 2 Sally Hawkins delivers an unforgettable performance as Nova Scotian folk artist Maude Lewis in this gently flowing biopic set in the 193 .. Straight
3.0
Less the story of a real life artist than the story of a real life relationship gradually overwhelmed by beauty. Sandiego Reader
4.5
Sally Hawkins is marvelous as real life folk artist Maud Lewis in this gentle, moving biopic. ComingSoon
3.8
Granted: the life of Maud Lewis might make for engaging documentaries, and sure enough the Film Board of Canada did release Maud LewisA World Without .. Shockya
4.5
Walsh shapes Hawkins and Hawkes interplay so that the film registers as a bizarre couple love story... These actors conjure a deep nonverbal bond that .. Film Comment
3.8
Its a boldly understated and unapologetically sentimental fact based drama that testifies to loves transformative power and to arts great capacity to .. Daily Herald
3.0
Give me a sec, Ill plot all the performances Ive ever seen on a graph. The Shiz Nit
1.0
The sluggish pacing and banal filmmaking means each scene just sits there on the screen, failing to tie into any larger theme or illuminate deeper tru .. The Skinny
3.0
This scene jolts the film to life in a way that makes you wish there was more music, but its not a movie about the art of performance; its a film abou .. Scots Man
5.0
Aisling Walshs biographical adaptation of a true life story will surely tug at your heartstrings. Metro
3.0
Its uncomfortable to watch, and its unclear whether the emotions felt in the relationship were truly love or a sense of duty and service that often be .. Fat Guys At The Movies
4.4
This is a painter whose canvas was her life, and whose life her canvas. Maudie is a magnificent celebration of both. National Post
4.0
This is very much a film that rests on two stunning performances. Its going to take some special competition between now and December to keep Hawkins .. The National
3.5
But it is Hawkins who has a civilizing influence on director Aisling Walsh and screenwriter Sherry Whites sometime precious concept.Hawkinss ingenuity .. National Review
4.0
Hawkins goes beyond the physical portrayal. Its moving enough watching an artist paint through pained and painful movements. But her performance is al .. Columbus Alive
3.8
Walshs uncluttered storytelling allows the actors to go to raw and stirring places, and the film becomes an affecting portrait of meaningful companion .. Sf Examiner
1.5
Small bundle of tics and twitches Maudie, a biopic of Nova Scotian painter Maud Lewis, manages to be more than just the portrait of a folk artist as a .. Vue Weekly
0.0
Where is the drama in this story.Or to put it more starkly, where is the story in this story Sf Chronicle
3.5
Maudie ends up succeeding by staying focused on its romance, instead of using it to justify the art. Washington City Paper
4.5
By the films end, there isnt a surface in the Lewis house that isnt painted with bright, colourful scenes.There is much to admire in the films look an .. Film Ireland
4.5
It fulfils all our narrative expectations and youll almost certainly exit the cinema happy, so long as you can leave it there.To be clear: there are s .. Spectator
4.5
It doesnt really reflect what weve just seenmaybe Walsh should have done without that biopic tradition. Metro Active
3.5
Maudie certainly doesnt sugar coat its subjects situation raised in an orphanage, Everett is emotionally aggressive. News
3.0
It doesnt transcend those common tropes.Nonetheless, its a pleasant and sometimes sad movie with an interesting relationship at its core and capped of .. Impulse Gamer
5.0
. . .Maudie director Aisling Walsh and screenwriter Sherry White stand back to observe two down and out survivors from a relatively dispassionate pers .. Kdhx
4.4
But what shines through is the beauty of Guy Godfrees cinematography the light has a lovely, soft stillness to it, like a painting and a remarkable pe .. Seattle Times
4.4
But Maudie is much more than an age old tale of the love of a good woman changing a man. Buffalo News
3.5
But its a sweet film (despite the couples unrelenting poverty and Mauds often difficult day to day life), and both actors manage to overcome somewhat .. Pgh City Paper
4.5
Its story is one of a kind but I wish I hadnt felt so conscious of the wheels turning as it unfolded. Leonard Mal
3.8
(Whenever the film feels like its falling into Hallmark card sentimentality, Everett manages to bring us right back to ugly realism.) Looking Closer
5.0
Looking at Maud Lewis cheery, primal folk art paintings with birds, flowers and cats, you would never guess that the person who created them led such .. Dwight Brown Ink
3.8
We see and appreciate the highs and lows of Mauds life, thanks to the liveliness and grace in which Hawkins envelops us. City Beat
4.5
A selection of Lewiss work is scattered through the tail credits of the film.It is worth sitting through to the very end to see it, in all its idiosyn .. The Tyee
3.0
Ultimately, though, Maudie mostly succeeds by skirting twee sentimentality. Bust
5.0
Still, especially at this time of year, one tires of that kind of thing and wishes that the movie gods would send something more uplifting ones way.An .. Daily Public
4.0
Whether the Academy will sit up and take notice remains to be seen, but one things for certain: the Oscar Race starts here. I News
4.5
The setpieces are often funny and the finale visually spectacular, but Depp is hanging on to this series as a source of treasure more than inspiration .. Pasadena Weekly
4.0
Dubuffet defended lart brut or raw art as more legitimate than the works of celebrated masters. Womens Voices For Change
4.5
And its easy enough to understand why.Most of life is, lets be honest, boring. Spokane7
5.0
In this film Maud is resilient, but Hawkins conveys this in subtle ways as Mauds creativity flourishes and her confidence grows. Newport This Week
2.5
The thing that saves Maudie from becoming a miserable viewing experience is Sally Hawkins. Shes just a joy to watch. S Fist
5.0
The scenery of Nova Scotia is beautifully by cinematographer Guy Timmins. The Phantom Tokkboth
4.5
Earlier this year, a painting by the Nova Scotian folk artist Maud Lewis sold for $45,000 Canadian dollars. Ww2 Kqed
5.0
On July 23, 1967, what would become known as the 12th Street Riot erupts in Detroit, Michigan, when police raid an unlicensed bar in the early morning .. The American Catholic



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