Customer Reviews
Excellent title to own on dvd - By: Mile Aid, 19 Apr 2008 
I rarely purchase DVDs of films which I have already watched, & this is one of those few exceptions. The story has a seamless melding of humour, sadness & sensitivity in real life, portrayed by an excellent cast. Strongly recommend this title.
Brilliant - By: Dodster, 25 Dec 2006 It took me a long time to watch this movie.
I knew about the story but didn't reallly fancy it, & I am so glad I overcame my prejudices.
The movie is a touching story of a woman's attempt's (Julie Walters) with the help of her friend (Helen Mirren) to overcome the loss of her husband (Brilliantly acted by John Alderton) to cancer & raise some cash for the local hospital. This they did by posing nude for the local Women's Institue calendar...the rest as they say is history.
The movie is funny, touching, inspirational & pure dead brilliant.
If you haven't seen it - rent it without delay.
So far the calendar & offshoots have raised £1,500, 000 & a new cancer wing for the hospital...
Film excellence - By: , 21 Jan 2006 Waited to see this DVD & wasn't disappointed. Watch the bonus bit about the background & the photographer's point of view before you see the movie as I hadn't realised it was a true story until the end. It was an amazing mix of emotion, joy, humour, drama. Wonderful casting of many gorgeous actresses who portrayed the ordinary women who made the calendar. Their husbands were also well cast. Yorkshire scenery was delightful. Helen Mirren excelled with her northern accent & Julie Walters delivered as usual. All acting faultless. A delight.
Calendar Girls - By: , 30 Dec 2005 
very good film.very true to life of every day events.
Mum would have loved it - By: , 16 Aug 2005 I sadly lost my Mum last year to cancer, she was only young & a very loving mum, she was my best friend. Mum always wanted to watch this fantastic & touching film but sadly never got the opportunity so I did so on her behalf. It is a film I will watch over. This film is a must have for anyone who has been through the same thing. Overalll, prepare to have the tissues at the ready as you will cry & laugh at the same time. Superb acting, based on a true story & will be an absolute classic. Now where can I buy the calendar?!
