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The Children Act is a mature and thoughtful film that is, above all, a wonderful showcase for a brilliant Emma Thompson. Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Nov 25, 2018
Aug 19, 2018 · The Children Act. Film; 3 out of 5 stars. Recommended. Advertising. Time Out says. 3 out of 5 stars. Emma Thompson shines in the Ian McEwan adaptation.
Sep 13, 2018 · R. 1h 45m. By Ben Kenigsberg. Sept. 13, 2018. Adapted by Ian McEwan from his 2014 novel and smoothly directed by Richard Eyre, “The Children Act” stars Emma Thompson as Fiona Maye, a British ...
Fiona Maye (Thompson) is an eminent High Court judge in London presiding with wisdom and compassion over ethically complex cases of family law. But she has paid a heavy personal price for her workload, and her marriage to American professor Jack (Tucci) is at breaking-point. In this moment of personal crisis, Fiona is asked to rule on the case of Adam (Whitehead), a brilliant boy who is ...
An Act to make provision for the establishment of a Children’s Commissioner; to make provision about services provided to and for children and young people by local authorities and other persons; to make provision in relation to Wales about advisory and support services relating to family proceedings; to make provision about private fostering, child minding and day care, adoption review ...
Her unorthodox visit to his hospital bedside has a profound impact on them both, stirring strong new emotions in the boy and long-buried feelings in her. Drama 2018 1 hr 45 min. 74%. 13+. R. Starring Dame Emma Thompson, Stanley Tucci, Fionn Whitehead. Director Richard Eyre.
Jan 20, 2024 · 4. Summary. A simple story about a senior judge’s decision against the backdrop of her grinding-to-a-halt marriage made more complex because of the consequences. A film which will make you think about your world, instead of escape from it. Damn, it’s not easy to write about The Children Act: the themes and subtle complexities deserve to be ...
