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This is definitely a movie I'd watch again. For even more, visit our Family Entertainment Guide. OK...Meanwhile, brain dead Jonny had his belated, regretted second thoughts in the previous night’s rainstorm and managed to fast-forward to find the exact spot in miles and miles of wilderness to where she is, near the base of the mountain she has been trying to climb as planned.

83 year old Edie believes that it is never too late - packing an old camping bag, leaving her life behind and embarking on an adventure she never got to have - climbing the imposing Mount Suilven in …

Check out our picks for family friendly movies movies that transcend all ages. At first, Jonny is certain that Edie … In 1844, after travelling hundreds of miles on foot, a black woman finds friendship with the wife of the founder of the Mormon Church. It reminds me that if I want to change the direction of my life, I better get to it. Portrays some of the cruelty, older women endure as well.

His mates were rude, obnoxious and disrespectful, grabbing this old woman and pushing whisky on her, getting her drunk, calling her an old bag and laughing at her and then dragging her on the dance floor where she falls down and hits her head in a bunch of broken glass.

The photography is breathtakingly beautiful, and the story is truly inspirational. A beautiful film which makes you think seriously about how you view and treat older people. FINE PRINT & DISCLAIMER: Flicks's official rating: Pretty good, but not perfect. I thought this was going to be about the Scottish Highlands. Keep track of the movies you’re waiting for, rate/review movies and get the latest movie news. An uplifting character study that's definitely worth a look. Sign up for FLICKS weekly updates - what's new & awesome in cinemas. This film started off great and then took a serious wrong turn. This movie assures me that I can do it, and inspires me that I must fulfill it. I am a newly retiree, and my goal is to visit all National Parks before I leave this World.

Rarely do we consider them humans with hopes, dreams, and disappointments. A young woman who dreams of becoming a children's book author makes an unlikely friendship with a cantankerous, rich old widower.

So often in life we look at those we consider 'elderly' and focus on their aged appearance, slower ways, and their vintage ideas about life. Set in the Little Saigon district outside of Sydney, a woman (Blanchett) trying to escape her past becomes embroiled in a drug deal. The acting is superb, the photography stunning, and the characters captivating.

Directed by Simon Hunter. Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2020. A committed performance from the redoubtable stage and screen veteran Sheila Hancock drives the final third of this wilderness drama into sublime places. The story moved a little slowly at times, but that's ok. Select the department you want to search in.

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Kudos to those who created 'Edie' for she reminds us all to look beyond wrinkles, gray hair, and faltering steps to the person inside. Life lesson told through the eyes of Edie, who gave her power away in the traditionally expected ways for women. There was so much they could have done to make this film believable via better character development and not focusing on the notion that an inexperienced 83-year old woman can trek alone in the wilderness and climb a mountain for the improbable big finish. It stayed with me. I found i was disappointed with the overall finished product to not be satisfying for my enjoyment. Rather it was all about getting me to feel something by putting the main character in bad situations. Suilven Mountain, Sutherland, Scotland, UK, What to Watch if You Miss the "Game of Thrones" Cast. There is a small bit of language, but not overbearing. Looking for a movie the entire family can enjoy? You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. This film depicts an octogenarian who, after a life of service and self-denial, decides to fulfill a life-long dream of scaling a high mountain.

Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2020.

Kudos to those who created 'Edie' for she reminds us all to look beyond wrinkles, gray hair, and faltering steps to the person inside. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. She gets her own time back, accomplishes her goal & regains her spirit. The story may not linger, but the imagery will.

Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Quickly browse titles in our catalog based on the ones you have picked. Why she's not received the plaudits of the likes of Julie Walters or Judy Dench is a mystery to me. This is what will appear next to your ratings and reviews. Two soldiers return home to Edinburgh to resume their romantic and family lives. Use the HTML below. (2017). This movie also inspired me and urged me to visit the Nature, once this is over. Members of a sunken prison ship take refuge at an old lighthouse, unaware one of their most notorious criminals has taken shelter there as well. A wonderful movie. There's a problem loading this menu right now. This FAQ is empty. And maybe by stepping out of our comfort zones we can become the catalyst in helping them achieve their dreams, along the way finding our own lives bettered by theirs. 83 year old Edie believes that it is never too late - packing an old camping bag, leaving her life behind and embarking on an adventure she never got to have - climbing the imposing Mount Suilven in Scotland. Loved every minute and Sheila Hancock is truly amazing. Actually had her throw sentimental objects into a fire which is a dead give-away for bad writing. A portrait of the artist L.S. Choose an adventure below and discover your next favorite movie or TV show. When an elderly man returns to his family home after decades of absence, the apparition of his childhood sweetheart triggers a rewind to the life-changing events from his youth. We are now under the rule of "Shelter in Place" because of Coronavirus Pandemic, a couple of trips to the National Parks I have planned for this year must be postponed. The supporting characters often were not believable and lacked the development we needed to find out who they really were. This morning I woke up contemplating how much time I spend on pursuits that do not make me happy out of some misplaced (or not) sense of obligation. The mere concept of Hancock, as the newly liberated widow of the title, clambering around Scottish mountainsides might be enough to sustain a trailer, but it doesn't go the distance here. how ever I felt the film lacked indepth details about this journey and cut short at the end. And the idiot actually lets her do it. After a run in with the locals, their relaxing break soon descends into a hellish ordeal.

I was attracted to this film because of its many awards, as well as the subject matter.

I mean, come on...next was the notion that somehow it’s OK that an 83-year old woman should tell Jonny that she is going to trek into the wilderness alone, which by the way is something even the most experienced hikers know is dangerous and unadvisable, let alone a frail old lady who can barely stand up wearing a heavy backpack.

Cantankerous and bored octogenarian Edie (Sheila Hancock) ditches her life and family and decides to climb a mountain in Scotland in this feel-good UK drama. The daughter of a Scottish farmer comes of age in the early 1900s. Against her daughter’s wishes, she heads to Scotland and employs Jonny (Kevin Guthrie, Whisky Galore ) to help her prepare for the gruelling climb. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Suilven, striking up a friendship with a young climber along the way. A pushy clerk at the store talks Edie into hiring Jonny as a guide and teacher, and Edie begins to prepare for the climb, exchanging her pearls, cardigan, and raincoat—and her decades-out-of-date traveling teapot—for a full set of new gear, from jacket to boots and tent.

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I watched this film last night. 'Edie' reminds us all that anyone at any age can be a dreamer and an inspiration. Beautiful cinematography, scenery; brilliant performances by the leads. Believing that it's never too late, newly widowed Edie (Sheila Hancock) embarks on a trip to the Scottish Highlands to fulfill her dream of climbing the intimidating Mt. Looking for something to watch? They seemed almost unconcerned as this old woman is lying there unconscious on the pavement. Thank you! By signing up, you agree to our terms & conditions and privacy policy. Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2019. Naturally everything went wrong, repeatedly, but the absurdity continued...she loses an oar in the boat, which later miraculously beaches itself in the exact place where she needed to go, it starts raining, which of course is hardly shocking, considering it’s freaking Scotland, it’s pouring and she can’t read her map, her tent blows away before she can secure it, and so she curls up in the rain for a while before seeing a cabin that is apparently occupied in that there is a fire, lit candles, and yet no one is home...in spite of the obvious middle-of-nowhere ridiculousness, let alone fire hazard for the not present owner occupant, she falls asleep there, wakes, is fed porridge and tea by a complete stranger who doesn’t seem to question what the hell this old woman is doing in his house and further, they exchange zero words. Reviewed in the United States on April 23, 2020.

View production, box office, & company info, Sheila Hancock is Edie in Trailer for Mountain Adventure Drama 'Edie', Film News Roundup: Sabrina Carpenter to Star in ‘Work It’ Dance Comedy, Santa Barbara International Film Festival: Features. Didn't finish. Was this review helpful to you? Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2020. One of the best movies I have ever watched. Disappointing...better cinematography than screenwriting, Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2020. I had time to soak in the beauty of the setting for the movie and think about its content. The inspiration is not only from the main character's willingness to reach her goal in this movie, but also from those beautiful people who assisted her in the journey. She employs a personal trainer in his twenties, who is at first only interested in her money. There aren't any user reviews for this movie yet. For me the language was a little bit hard to understand at times, because it was filmed in Scotland and they speak with heavy Scottish accents, but it did not detract from the film. However, as the film evolves, it shows how people of all ages can become true friends, and thus learn so much from each other. From a cliff top, a man in a hoody leaps to his death. The excellent script and performances of these two main characters along with breathtaking cinematography make this movie even more memorable. Prime members enjoy FREE Delivery and exclusive access to music, movies, TV shows, original audio series, and Kindle books. Title: