McDormand is Guinevere Pettigrew, a vicar's daughter who has grown up to be "the governess of last resort" among London's wealthy. Full Article at Hampton Roads Daily Press
In drama, Frances McDormand's perpetually pursed mouth signals that she is a no-nonsense gal. In comedy, however, her pinched kisser is just as perpetually contradicted by merry eyes that see all and are amused by most. Full Article at Centre Daily Times
But she's penniless and pretty much out on the street, desperate enough to ''steal'' an assignment with the unseen Delysia Lafosse (Adams). Full Article at The Morning Call
(PG-13. 93 minutes. At Bay Area theaters. Frances McDormand can arch her eyebrows like nobody's business. They practically jut out of her head as she listens to William H. Macy's cockamamie alibi in ... Full Article at Malaysia Sun
There are plenty of princes waltzing around in Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day, but they're not rescuing any damsels. In this grown-up fairy tale, two women help each other. Full Article at Canoe
That frothy force of nature, Amy Adams, just sweeps us off our feet — again — in , a daft little comedy that she and the cast rescue from its director. Full Article at Rochester Democrat and Chronicle
Who said opposites don't attract? Full Article at Pittsburgh Entertainment
March 7, 2008 -- I adore Frances McDor mand, but she's seri ously miscast - in a title role Emma Thompson could play in her sleep - in "Miss Pettigrew Lives for a Day," an uneasy blend of screwball comedy and pathos set in 1939 London. Full Article at New York Post
A good farce is hard to find. Particularly one that holds up for the entirety of the story and keeps us engrossed, while smiling. ... Full Article at USA Today
In drama, Frances McDormand's perpetually pursed mouth signals that she is a no-nonsense gal. In comedy, however, her pinched kisser is just as perpetually contradicted by merry eyes that see all and are amused by most. Full Article at Philly.com
In this image released by Focus Features, Frances McDormand, left, and Amy Adams are shown in a scene from, "Miss Pettigrew Lives For A Day". Full Article at The Columbian
LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 06: Jason Isaacs attends The British Independent Film Awards on December 6, 2009 in London, England. View Photo »
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Actress Amy Adams attends the premiere of "Julie & Julia" at The Ziegfeld Theatre, in New York, on Thursday, July 30, 2009. View Photo »
WESTWOOD, CA - JULY 28: Actor Chris Messina and actress Amy Adams arrive at the special screening of Columbia Pictures' 'Julie & Julia' held at Ma... View Photo »
