Mrs. Henderson Presents

Last night we watched the newly-released DVD of "Mrs. Henderson Presents." This is a fun movie and we recommend it. However, keep in mind it is R-rated. No fair letting kids watch it. It's not particularly offensive to an adult audience, but definitely only for adults.

Based on a true story, it stars Judi Dench (one of my favorite actresses) as a 70-year-old widow with time and money on her hands in 1938 England. She decides to buy an old theater and open a theatrical show similar to some in Paris. It turns out to be quite creative considering English mores and standards of the times.

Bo Hoskins, another great actor, takes the job of production manager. The two of them are usually at odds and vying for who has the last word in decision-making. Yet they respect one another and the show goes on quite successfully, even into wartime.

Because the theater is below ground level, it turns out to be the only one open after the Nazis begin bombing London. It gave hubby and me pause for thought re our own times and the new film "Flight 93" and whether it is the right story for today.

Both Dench and Hoskins were nominated for Academy Awards for their performances. Dame Dench is so outstanding an actress that she should be nominated -- and win -- in every movie in which she acts. (Because what's the point of nominating her for Best Actress if she's not in the movie. -- There I said it before you could! )

Enjoy the movie!