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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
2018
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$ 23 Million
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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
Positive Reviews
54
Negative reviews
8
Average Rating
3.5
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2.5
If one is in need of a warm meal of WWII schmaltz, it might do the trick, but it just leaves you recalling fonder gatherings.
Den Of Geek
3.0
Instead, hes made a sort of gentle, tender hearted love letter to the romantic ideal of an era; a film whose unwieldy name and sad lack of scratch and ..
EW
3.1
Time and again, the film consistently deprives us of the good stuff.
Rogerebert
3.0
The Literary and Potato Peel Society is still thriving.Juliet is more than intrigued.
Common Sense Media
2.5
Undemanding yet never quite effortless, agreeable yet never quite engrossing, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society has fewer stumbling po ..
Variety
2.0
This films semi masticated mouthful of a title is a useful flag.Some will find the chintzy fussiness of it insufferable.
The Guardian
2.0
Just reading the cutesy title made me lose the will to live halfway through.
The Guardian
5.0
Destined for Netflix outside the UK, this is perfect Sunday night viewing and TV ratings should be strong and sustained.
Screen Daily
2.5
Buoyed by a reliably appealing star turn from James, this handsome tearjerker mostly sidesteps the tweeness of its title to become, somehow, both an o ..
The Hollywood Reporter
4.0
But thank goodness this one hasnt: escapism this well crafted deserves a deluxe escape hatch.
Telegraph
4.0
He introduces himself as a founding member of that Guernsey society, a book club actually, and innocently wonders if she could guide him to some other ..
3.5
Its a fun ride made even more enjoyable by James sparkling performance.
The Young Folks
3.0
A well told, beautifully acted drama that offers nothing new but a comforting level of familiarity and cosiness.
4.0
This story of the Guernsey islanders is beautifully carried by a talented cast, beautiful scenery, and sensitive direction.
Spirituality And Practice
2.5
But thats not enough to make The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society warrant its long title, its drawn out ending or patience testing, flaccid ..
Rogers Movie Nation
3.0
Fussiness remains, preserving its cultural construction, but Potato Peel Pie Society manages mild charms and emotional deep cuts as it sorts through l ..
Blu Ray
1.0
We are sorry, you need to be a subscriber to watch this video We are sorry, you need to be a subscriber to watch this video It was a close call, and t ..
The Times
2.0
The sheer goofiness of the concept makes Michael Sucsys film more enjoyable than most young adult movies, but I can imagine members of its target audi ..
The Times
3.0
Review Our Score by Trevor Johnston Baking a pie filled only with scraps of potato skins becomes an emblem of the privations suffered by those living ..
Radio Times
3.0
This is a tale about enduring love but it is also the story of a death trip.
Independent
3.5
But the structure leaves this as a film an audience can sit back and enjoy and only occasionally engage with.
Shadows On The Wall
2.0
But its utterly enchanting twee sensibility made me think most of The Durrells in Corfu, the lightest, most heartfelt show to come to PBS in some time ..
Decider
3.5
Now veteran British director Mike Newell has skilfully adapted it along classic feelgood lines with a cast trailing happy memories of equally likeable ..
Smh
4.0
A wonderfully old fashioned tearjerker, with a thoroughly delightful cast, where cosy quaint Englishness is leavened by a harsh reality of World War I ..
5.0
Dont let the long title of this film put you off.The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is a wonderful movie.
Reel Talk Reviews
3.0
But weighed down by the shock of unexpected death, the distinct possibility of divorce and the lightweight likes of Amanda Seyfried and Lily James war ..
Daily Mail
3.0
I dare say the book makes more of the bonding power of literature, but veteran director Mike Newell lets that message melt away as, with moderate succ ..
Daily Mail
5.0
Netflix If ever there were a movie destined for Netflix, its The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.
Slate
4.0
Its beguiling and affecting, with warmth and good humour as it celebrates friendship, courage, devotion and the joys of reading too.
Flim List
3.5
It wont shock or challenge you, but it will give you a sense of easygoing warmth; in a word, this film is nice.What do you think
Film Inquiry
4.5
It encompasses a war story, a mystery tale and a love triangle, while instilling an enticing sense of place for its stunning Guernsey setting.Lily Tay ..
4.5
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is a delightful little film that should particularly appeal to those fond of the quaint British rura ..
The New Indian Express
4.0
The city is awash with reconstruction, carefree parties and fresh hope.
Express
4.0
The Guernsey Literary And Potato Peel Pie Society is charming and warming Were in Nazi occupied Guernsey, watching four wobbly figures wend their way ..
Express
1.0
After shaking off the landslide of mediocrity that is The Guernsey Blah Blah Blah Blahdy Blah, I felt the urge to watch Their Finest last years underr ..
The Irish Times
4.0
1.If, as strongly rumoured, the Academy inaugurates this category next year, it will have every chance of winning the Oscar for Best Alliterative Cult ..
Standard
4.0
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is utterly charming, as easy to fall in love with as the island is to Juliet.The film is full of hea ..
Hey U Guys
3.0
Even at two hours, Newell has too much story and not enough time.
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
2.0
This is a movie made with the cool calculation of a lab experiment.
Ft
3.0
This endemic intellectual flabbiness is no doubt primarily the fault of the source material, but Newells film is not without a certain retro charm.
Independent Ie
3.5
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society: A satisfying slice of British dramedy STUDIOCANAL The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society ..
Stuff
2.5
The film does not take risks and dangerously swims to being forgettable.
5.0
The absolute gobful of a title more than hints at artery furring whimsy.
The Arts Desk
4.0
A charming romantic drama wrapped in a captivating time capsule mystery, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society continues the great British ..
Matts Movie Reviews
3.5
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Daily Dot
3.5
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Straits Times
3.5
This is a sweet, well shot and well acted piece drawn from a thoughtful script.
Trespass Mag
3.0
Its pleasingly played and quite moving, yet feels a bit safe and even schmaltzy, which is rather surprising given the darkness of the plot.
Adelaide Review
5.0
You will be enthralled and amazed by the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.
Battle Royale With Cheese
3.5
While fans of Downton Abbey wait impatiently for the film version of their beloved period drama, they could do worse than immerse themselves in The Gu ..
Tv Insider
3.5
A heartwarming crowdpleaser, Mike Newells film is also an emotionally manipulative endeavour.
Caution Spoilers
3.0
Handsomely rendered, Newells picture is likely to delight fans of Mary Ann Shaffers bestseller while leaving others intrigued and gently entertained.
Herald Scotland
4.0
Although there are a few good gags, The Hustle potters towards a predictable ending rather than ever being daring and stylish, let alone laugh out lou ..
Google
4.0
With incredible sights to see, simple and yet moving character arcs and story, and a lovely touch of romance, its worth checking out.
The Hollywood Outsider
4.0
The engaging premise overcomes most of its rough edges and Rice is charming.
Metro News
2.0
A confused and largely unmemorable affair, leaving an aftertaste as unpleasant as a bite out of the titular pie.
The Digital Fix
3.5
The film contains traces of those charming Ealing comedies and their sparkling dialogue.
3.0
An adaptation with grace, ease and, everything is said, in the most obvious way imaginable.
El Mundo (Spain)
3.5
London author Juliet Ashton is charmed from her cosy digs, her dashing American fianc and her solicitous publisher by a chance correspondence with a C ..
4.3
Smile Worthy The Spy Who Dumped Me The Spy Who Dumped Me is a frustrating film of unmet potential.
rachelsreviews.net
3.0
As a title, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society might be a mouthful, but it couldnt suit this warm, nostalgic post war drama better.
Arts Hub
3.0
It may not reinvent the potato peel pie recipe, wandering down lanes familiar to all but newcomers to this sort of thing, but one that provides a comf ..
The National
5.0
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Sound Cloud
4.0
The set pieces are gorgeous, theres something so immensely charming about the small, coastal English town.
FlixChatter Film Blog
4.0
A delicious mouthful if you enjoyed Their Finest, you will lap this up.
Cc2K Online
3.5
Its twee and idealistic, believing theres good in everything and everyone, and today we all need a bit of daydreaming.
Frame Rated
4.5
The fine cast let us visualize the events of the book as experiences of real persons.
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The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society