And Mrs (2024)

And Mrs (2024). 1h 51m

“I hope this film gets the audience and recognition it deserves as an instant classic.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eIt deals with death and grief but manages to be a genuinely hilarious film all the way through – while never cheapening or avoiding the subject.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eWhen I was a child grieving the loss of my dad, there was a period of time when I felt a stab of guilt for laughing at a joke, as though it was a betrayal of the sadness I felt. Now that Iu0026#39;m older I know thatu0026#39;s not right, but I think there is still something u0026#39;taboou0026#39; about combining the subjects of grief and humour, despite how intertwined they actually are.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eGrief creates a sombre background which serves to amplify the absurd. Death is personally shocking, but also everyday and mundane. These contrasts are handled so skilfully in this film.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe star-studded cast? Outstanding – standing ovation to whoever did the casting on this film. What a cast list!! Many had fairly small but very impactful and memorable roles.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eAisling Bea was perfect in the lead role, flawless performance. Billie Lourd and Elizabeth McGovern were fantastic. Loved Sinéad Cusack and Peter Egan as the parents.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe double act of Harriet Walter and Samuel Barnett- I would watch a whole series with these two in the lead (spin-off when?) Loved all of their scenes, absolutely hilarious.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eI loved the way this film was directed, especially in the moments where Aislingu0026#39;s character Gemma is completely overwhelmed. It resonated and Iu0026#39;ve never seen it portrayed in such an accurate way before.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eOne of those satisfying British films that makes the whole thing look effortless and natural – 10/10.”