Rating of
4/4
Another Year review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 12/31/11
Setting is in London. During the springtime, a doctor advices Janet to seek counseling, Gerri is a counselor. Gerri and an old colleague Mary hang out. Mary visits Tom (who builds motorways) and Gerri. Joe comes home sees his parents together with Mary. Come summertime Ken visits the loving couple. Tanya, Jack, Ken and Mary have lunch together with the couple. Ken tries to express his feelings to Mary. Unfortunately, Mary expresses interest with Joe. When autumn arrives, Joe introduces Katie to his parents. Ronnie, Tom’s brother, whose wife Linda passes away during the winter, is accompanied by his family to have her cremated. Mary invites herself without notifying her friends.
Lesley Manville’s performance was engaging and delightful. She was definitely the standout actress. Simple yet strikingly beautiful direction and mixture of humor and drama. Screenplay was tremendously significant and entertaining. Each character even had great quotes from the film: Ken – “Pub. Eat, drink be merry.” Tom – “Exactly, things change.” Gerri – “Life’s not always kind isn’t it.” “You have to take responsibility for your actions.” Mary – “Live life while you can. Don’t think about tomorrow.” Its score was applicable and direction A picture about regrets/loneliness (Mary), employment (Ken), death, vices, change, aging, friendship, family and life in general. Another Year is flawless with real lifelike figures and subjects touched, this is a hidden classic enjoyed by anyone.
