March 5, 2007
If there is one word that could describe is quiet little movie, it would be CHARMING. Almost everyone in this movie is simply so polite and pleasing.
Set in the first decade of the past century, this movie is the life story of Beatrix Potter, the author of the children's classic "Tales of Peter Rabbit". However, the lead character was played by American Renee Zellweger, who after the Bridget Jones films, have really gotten her Englishwoman act down pat. She is very convincing and involving in her portrayal, you wouldn't think she was from Texas! Miss Potter had a very personal and intimate relationship with her animal "friends", and this was shown very creatively in the subtle animation of these characters coming alive in her eyes.
This is also a story of her love affair with her publisher Norman Warne, so nicely played by a very versatile Ewan McGregor. He played innocent and romantic so well, you would not believe he was the same actor from "Trainspotting"!
It is very enjoyable to watch and well worth the time spent. This was very pleasant break from the consecutive violent movies I have seen recently. This is a triumphant return to the genre by director Chris Noonan, whose last movie was the similarly charming "Babe"!
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