Polly Baker

Another person doing a review that doesn’t usually do them. I am writing this as a fifty something woman who wonders where other pathways would have led (Evelyn) with a sometimes volatile relationship with a daughter (Joy), fearful of many things (Deirdre - finances; and Gong Gong - disappointment), wondering what might have been (Waymond). I went with all my daughters - 2 of whom had seen it and raved about it. One desperately wanted me to see it (Joy) and one felt strongly that I wouldn’t like it. I feel there should be a trigger warning attached to this movie for those with anxiety or depression or complicated and painful familial relationships. A list of psychologists and their numbers would be useful to hand to viewers too. All of that said, the cast was brilliant and this has been one movie that has me emotionally shaken (disturbed?). I cant remember the last time a movie had this much power over me. But is that what I really wanted from an afternoon with my girls? If I want to understand their generation and perspective on life perhaps 🤔. If I want comfortable and conventional enjoyment I think Downton Abbey might have been the safer choice! Summary - go, but be warned!