The Stone Angel - A Canadian Film for Canadians

Arob · 04-21-2008, 01:51 AM

Yesterday I had the pleasure to attend an advance screening of The Stone Angel which is the feature film adaptation of Canadian author Margaret Laurence's classic novel, and will be in Limited Release on May 9th, 2008 and enjoy a wider release on May 23th.

The witty, irascible and fiercely proud Hagar Shipley escapes confinement when her son Marvin and daughter in law Doris try to force her into a retirement home. Hagar sets out on a preposterous journey in search of a way to reconcile herself to her tumultuous past.

What a powerful movie! The film is every bit as heartbreaking as the book, and leaves the viewer marveling at all senior citizens. Ellen Burstyn's performance is impeccable - Margaret Laurence would be proud of her. The movie also includes performances by several other well known Canadian performers including, Ellen Page of Juno.

SilverSpoon · 04-22-2008, 07:18 PM

Another Canadian film with Ellen Page?! Blah.

04-21-2008, 01:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
Arob Son of a beekeeper Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8 My Profile	The Stone Angel - A Canadian Film for Canadians Yesterday I had the pleasure to attend an advance screening of The Stone Angel which is the feature film adaptation of Canadian author Margaret Laurence's classic novel, and will be in Limited Release on May 9th, 2008 and enjoy a wider release on May 23th. The witty, irascible and fiercely proud Hagar Shipley escapes confinement when her son Marvin and daughter in law Doris try to force her into a retirement home. Hagar sets out on a preposterous journey in search of a way to reconcile herself to her tumultuous past. What a powerful movie! The film is every bit as heartbreaking as the book, and leaves the viewer marveling at all senior citizens. Ellen Burstyn's performance is impeccable - Margaret Laurence would be proud of her. The movie also includes performances by several other well known Canadian performers including, Ellen Page of Juno.

04-22-2008, 07:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
SilverSpoon Kamen Rider Kiva Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: www.canofnothing.com Posts: 7,526	Another Canadian film with Ellen Page?! Blah.

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