|
Keeping Mum |  | Director: Niall Johnson
Actors: Rowan Atkinson, Kristin Scott Thomas, Maggie Smith, Patrick Swayze, Tamsin Egerton
Studio: Velocity / Thinkfilm
Category: DVD
List Price: $14.98
Buy Used: $1.87
as of 9/6/2010 19:51 MDT details
You Save: $13.11 (88%)
New (27) Used (28) from $1.87
Seller: wholesaledvdsforless
Rating:  83 reviews
Sales Rank: 2997
Format: Full Screen, Color, Dolby, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Languages: Spanish (Subtitled), English (Published)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
Running Time: 103 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 821575549752
UPC: 821575549752
EAN: 0821575549752
ASIN: B000K7VHQY
Release Date: February 20, 2007
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
| |
| Similar Items:
| |
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
A vicar distracted by his job is unaware of the many problems surrounding his family, until a new housekeeper arrives.
|
| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 83
 Brit Wit May 13, 2010
Phil Wernig (Canyon Country, CA USA)
The tiny English hamlet of Little Wallop (Pop. 57) has its problems. Deaf Mr. Brown's dog never stops barking. Ancient Mrs. Parker suspects there is a conspiracy afoot in the church Flower Arranging Committee to overturn her leadership. The local football club is so desperate to field a team to compete with the neighboring village that it has placed the entirely unathletic church vicar between the goal posts. Nasty algae have invaded the pond behind the vicar's house that have baffled local health authorities and turned the pond, like Little Wallop itself, into a murky uninviting stew whose continued existence is questionable.
The swirling tensions in the tired little town are lost on earnest, well-meaning and distracted Reverend Goodfellow whose serious mind is absorbed by the challenge of composing the speech he must deliver to a convention of religious colleagues on the subject of "God's Mysterious Ways". He is unaware that his exasperated, sex-starved wife, exhausted by the sleepless nights caused by Mr. Brown's dog, is about to run away to Mexico with a panting American golf pro, or that his over-ripe daughter is a nympho who will couple with any boy registering a pulse, or that his adolescent son is daily tormented by school bullies.
The situation looks hopelessly clogged until the arrival of Grace, the Goodfellows' new housekeeper, a protective, practical, problem-solving, paroled murderer.
"Keeping Mum" puts the lie to the lament that there are few good film roles for women or elderly actors. The British seem to have no trouble finding supple scripts to keep their seniors in front of the camera. Octogenarian Liz Smith is the paranoid Mrs. Parker and septuagenarian Maggie Smith is sharp and clear-eyed as the homicidal housekeeper who keeps finding uses for the dark pond behind the house. A buttoned-down Rowan Atkinson and a feverish Kristin Scott Thomas are the preoccupied reverend and his at-wit's-end wife. Patrick Swayze is suitably creepy as the lecherous American. Written by Richard Russo and director Niall Johnson, "Keeping Mum" is a delicious must-see for fans of Brit-style black comedy.
Greaat fun March 27, 2010
Pam Bloemhof (texas)
We have viewed this movie numerous times and it never ceases to entertain. The British wit and satire is not for everyone but if you like dry wit and humor this movie is for you.
 Don't miss this movie! February 27, 2010
JaneAustenFan73 (Gulfport, MS United States)
For anyone just now running across this title, it is a gem! Maggie Smith is the most lovable murderess, Kristen Scott Thomas is wonderful, Rowan Atkinson is adorable, and Patrick Swayze's part is so unexpected and hilarious. Prepare to watch it over and over to catch all the twists and turns, but it's a joy to watch each and every time!
Excellent British Humor February 1, 2010
Faye (KY, USA)
If you've seen "Death at a Funeral" you'll love this one too. A maid comes to live with a Pastor and his family...things start disappearing...dogs...people... :) Very funny!
Yes, let's Keep Mum December 29, 2009
M B Fay (Albuquerque, NM)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If murder can be considered funny, this is the movie that will show that. "Keeping Mum" is the humerous story of a Vicar and his family whose lives are not quite what they should be. A murderess enters their household and begins to set thing right in her own way.
The film features outstanding performances by an A+ cast along with a tongue-in-cheek, surprise ending. This DVD would make a fine addition for a mystery-lover's film collection.
Great watching on a cloudy day while curled up with a big bowl of buttery pop corn! Dont miss it!
Showing reviews 1-5 of 83
|
|
|
Contact Sand Trap Books
Privacy and Legal CERTAIN CONTENT THAT APPEARS ON THIS SITE COMES FROM AMAZON SERVICES LLC. THIS CONTENT IS PROVIDED ‘AS IS’ AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE OR REMOVAL AT ANY TIME. Powered by Associate-O-Matic
| |
