Calendar Girls
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When Chris' best friend Annie loses her husband, Chris derives a scheme to memoralize him. The two women, along with some of their friends--all fiftysomething women--will make a nude calendar to raise money for the hospital where he died. The calendar becomes hugely popular. Based on actual events, this
… More »When Chris' best friend Annie loses her husband, Chris derives a scheme to memoralize him. The two women, along with some of their friends--all fiftysomething women--will make a nude calendar to raise money for the hospital where he died. The calendar becomes hugely popular. Based on actual events, this story carefully balances the stories of several women as it follows the media explosion. A tale of loss, determination, and the perils of fame.
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Add a SummaryWhen Chris' best friend Annie loses her husband, Chris derives a scheme to memorialize him. The two women, along with some of their friends - all fiftysomething women - will make a nude calendar to raise money for the hospital where he died. The calendar becomes hugely popular. Based on actual events. Helen Mirren, Julie Walters, John Alderton, Linda Bassett, Annette Crosbie, Ciaran Hinds, Celia Imrie.
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Add a CommentTouching story about life purpose and how to achieve success.
This was a fun movie. Based on a true story, 12 middle aged British women pose nude (mostly camouflaged) for a calendar to support their local women's group and to raise money towards cancer. They become a sensation and later travel to America. The movie celebrates friendship and the beauty of older women.
Funny and entertaining movie. The acting was excellent. The Yorkshire accents were amazingly convincing considering that most of the actresses don't normally speak with that accent. The fact that this was based on a true story made it especially interesting. On one level, this was just an entertaining story. On a deeper level, it exposes what can happen to ordinary people and their families when they are caught up in unexpected success and attention. it is also the story of how much we can achieve if we step outside our normal social constraints and go for what we believe in.
Comedy as light and fluffy as a sponge cake, (but basically a serious, true story), as served up by a very masterful chef. Helen Mirren and Julie Walters (AND the rest of the women) are in top, or topless if you will, form, and the English countryside is soooo beautifully photographed !
A story of love, devotion, persistence, success, and being willing to step outside the bounds to make something good happen. Great humour and wit. Some terrific acting (primarily from Helen Mirren), and some great tension as the project (and success) builds. Good examination of the price paid by the families, as well as the main participants. Very moving, the more so because of being based on a real event.
Really really funny with gorgeous locations and eccentric brit characters but also with a deeper level. Loved this movie.
Another great British rural comedy about local eccentric characters dealing with big issues.
Great British Comedy.
HILARIOUS! One of the best !!
Tastefully done with creatively placed cupcakes, etc.