Waitress

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Chris L @Christoph2000 Apr 4 A heartwarming story that made me beam with pride for a woman who, in a less quirky and loveable film might have come across as unbearable (those who knowingly sleep with taken people often are). However, Keri Russell's performance hits all the right notes and serves to remind us of her status as one of today's most underrated actors. I greatly admired Joe for not being the irredeemable rich prick audiences would suspect him of being, but this is a movie that sets out to subvert expectations and largely succeeds. Having empathy, passion and hope flow from the screen throughout a movie centred around infidelity is no mean feat, even more so here on account of an unplanned pregnancy and power imbalance, yet the late Adrienne Shelly (Dawn) wrote an admirable screenplay which somehow managed. Lags a little around the middle mark, but then along comes the final shot of Jenna with the one who reopened her world, and it's all so meaningful. Most enthusiastic about seeing Waitress: The Musical See more Meredith W @Dufflecoats Jan 7 "Waitress" tells the story of pie-making waitress Jenna trapped in an abusive marriage who discovers she's pregnant. With a secret affair with her doctor spicing up her life of yearning to win a pie contest as a means of escape, is far from your typical romantic comedy, which elevates it within the genre. The film balances difficult themes with humor, focusing on her journey of self-discovery, empowerment, and the complexities of love and difficult choices in a small town, with much of its success coming from the ensemble of support characters in Janna’s small-town world. See more Stephen C @bob25009 Nov 3 Funny in 1 hour and 47 minutes. The worldwide gross is $22,240,529.00. See more Jerry R @RT68621272 03/24/2025 There is only one thing to be said about this excellent movie, the performance of magnificent actress Keri Russell. Enjoy it! See more SkyRo P @TheMovieSearch 02/16/2025 I recently watched the 2007 film "Waitress," featuring Keri Russell in the lead role. The movie has a light comedic touch, but it leans more towards romance, telling the story of a woman trapped in a terrible relationship. She finds solace and escape in her passion for baking pies, dreaming of one day owning her own pie shop. Overall, I found the film quite enjoyable and watched it from start to finish. While I believe the stage play offers deeper character development and a richer portrayal of the protagonist, the film does explore her relationship with the doctor in greater detail. However, I felt that their connection developed too quickly, lacking a proper buildup, which can be attributed to some shortcomings in the screenwriting. The sudden shift from him being her gynecologist to a romantic interest felt a bit awkward. The cast did an amazing job in their respective roles. Personally, I preferred the portrayal of the character by the actress in the stage musical over the film's counterpart. Nonetheless, I believe the film was well-directed, with strong performances that effectively conveyed the emotional journey intended for the audience. I would definitely recommend it. See more Bob G @RT22332712 02/02/2025 Great actors having a really bad go at it. With a sappy, after school special story line. I couldn't even finish it. See more Read all reviews

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