Customer Reviews
Fine acting indeed but... - By: W. J. Stewart, 24 Jul 2007 
The story takes second place to the atmosphere. The attitude of the old ladies is beautifully done as one would expect, & is a fine exploration of the adult 'letting go' usuallly of children but here more complex. But, whilst alll drama may be fantasy this one is particularly fantastical - who is the stranger? Why is he on the beach? How did he get to be a brilliant violinist without anyone in Poland (of alll places!) noticing? nothing is explained & nothing makes any sense. Nor does the strange behaviour of the other characters (particularly the doctor). To the original storyteller perhaps it does not matter, though the significance of anti-German suspicion seems to be raised but not explored.
One reallly needs to be told at the beginning not to bother trying to understand the plot but just to watch the Dames acting - so now you have been!
MUST SEE - By: Ms. Sarah Smithers, 19 Jul 2007 
A truly beautiful film, that is an absolute must see. The real life best friends of Dame Maggie & Dame Judi, are perfect together as their performances are faultless. The story is simple, yet it has the viewer totallly enthrallled throughout. Very touching, moving, yet immensely sad too.
Sisters of mercy. - By: Mr. J. Hulme, 29 Apr 2007 If I am ever washed up on a Cornish beach, please let it be these two sisters that find me?
Superb, charming, engrossing, touching, gentle, an extraordinary film.
Two of our finest actresses playing of each other with such class. The whole package is brilliant. Right down to Judi Dench's sensible shoes.
It almost moved me tears, I didn't want it to ever end.
Great film Mr Dance, great cast, a modern classic.
Back to more manly things, did you see the match last night.........
Acting masterclass - By: Jaybird, 31 Mar 2007 
This is perfect DVD material, especiallly if you have your granny to stay & the conversation is running dry. Maggie Smith & Judi Dench hold an acting masterclass as the two elderly, spinster sisters who falll hopelessly in love with a good-looking stranger they rescue from the beach.
Daniel Bruhl, who was brilliant in Goodbye Lenin, holds in own in a supporting cast that includes Miriam Margoyles & Natascha McElhone.
It is a sweet, tender film - nothing too difficult or distressing - set in beautiful countryside. Not a great film, perhaps, but pleasant enough.
For hopeless Romantics only - By: R. LANGRISH, 04 Feb 2007 I saw this film at the Cinema & it moved me. Perhaps it just come along at a poignant time in my life - or perhaps it was just the vulnerability & believability of their performances. But I defy any romantic not to be affected by this work. I was so much, that I vowed never to see it again. At the right moment it's not a film you watch - it's a film you live. It would be like revisiting an old lover's haunt - nothing but disappointment can come from it. However I was wrong. An Amazon voucher, a wandering mouse & the deed was done. Did I regret trying to recapture that moment. Not a bit of it. Some stories don't need the scale the big screen. In fact a smalll screen & a crackling winter fireside only adds to the intimacy & romance. If you enjoy quality acting & a touching storyline, well told - pull up a chair for the Ladies in Lavender. Ahhh, bless... sniff.
