Philomena

I went to see "Philomena" recently.  Philo-who? you are thinking.  It will be one of those Oscar nominated movies that will fly too far under the radar, especially, if your idea of a good movie is "Anchorman 2".

Philomena is PG50.  It is a true story of an elderly lady who reveals to her daughter that 50 years ago she was forced against her will to give up her young son for adoption.  She was living with Nuns in a monastery who took in unwed pregnant girls.  This revelation leads to her meeting a journalist who agrees to help her find what happened to her son.   The journalist is upper class while she is a commoner.   The story deals with humor, drama and life over a 50 year period.

It deals with the bad side of adoption as well as Christians who carry out their duty without LOVE.  It deals with a devout Christian confronting an agnostic.  It includes subjects like AIDS, Government and coping with life.  BUT with all this IT IS NOT DEPRESSING.  It is is a great tale and fascinating.  You will not soon forget it.

Its why Movies are made.  I give it **** stars.  2013 Movie # 53