For me, part of the fun of this film was seeing Rupert Grint and Julie Walters together playing different characters. If you do not recognize the names, let me help you–Ron Weasley and his Mom, Molly Weasley from the Harry Potter movies! Julie Walters was wonderful in this movie as Evie Walton, an aging, over the top theatrical actress. Rupert played Ben Marshall, a sheltered 17 year old who had answered her ad for house cleaning. What ensued was a journey that went from madcap adventure, to self discovery, to a caring friendship.  As a bonus, at least in my book, was having Laura Linney (Mystic River, The Savages) playing Ben’s conservative Mother. Despite having the image of Mrs Weasley and Ron in my mind, I thoroughly enjoyed this film.  Or should I say, to keep it in the British vein, this was simply, a jolly delightful movie to experience.

2 3/4 stars — DVD