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Vera Drake (2004)

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All Time

of 190,142

535

2000's

of 34,011

125

2004

of 10,037

19
Crime
- Crime All Time
  
  of 6,077
  
  104
  
  Crime of 2004
  
  of 143
  
  3
  
  Crime of the 2000's
  
  of 1,142
  
  18
Drama
- Drama All Time
  
  of 37,999
  
  314
  
  Drama of 2004
  
  of 1,565
  
  12
  
  Drama of the 2000's
  
  of 9,649
  
  71

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Vera Drake (2004) is ranked overall as out of 4 stars

Overall Rating:3.1160

Avg Critic Score:3.0822

Vera Drake (2004) Movie Reviews

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Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

Vera Drake is a melodious plum pudding of a woman who is always humming or singing to herself. She is happy because she is useful, and likes to be useful. ...read the complete Vera Drake movie review at Chicago Sun-Times (Roger Ebert)

ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

Although Vera Drake is about the downfall of an abortionist working during a time when the law in England decreed that it was unlawful to perform an "unauthorized" operation, this isn't really an "abortion movie. ...read the complete Vera Drake movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

Vera Drake is vintage Leigh, relying more on the actors than the storyline. There's a lot of improvisation and all of the actors make contributions. ...read the complete Vera Drake movie review at ReelViews (James Berardinelli)

Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice

The brilliantly textured and human story of Mike Leigh's Vera Drake can be summed up in one word. Feeling. Beautifully rendered, layered feeling. ...read the complete Vera Drake movie review at Film Threat, Hollywood's Indie Voice

Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)

Powerful drama about abortion maybe you've never seen Imelda Staunton on the English stage or caught her in films such as Crush and Peter's Friends. ...read the complete Vera Drake movie review at Rolling Stone (Peter Travers)

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Dallas Morning News (--)

Ms. Staunton is remarkable in the lead role....read the complete Vera Drake (2004) review at Dallas Morning News (--)

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filmcritic.com (Rachel Gordon)

Known for developing scripts out of improvisational exercises, Mike Leigh’s gift for getting incredible performances out of actors is impressive. His character-driven pieces are consistently provocative and engaging, though they may also leave you...read the complete Vera Drake (2004) review at filmcritic.com (Rachel Gordon)

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Mixed Reviews: The Arts, The World, and More (Gabriel Shanks)

Mike Leigh, England's most eloquent voice of social disparity, has developed an international following without compromising his politics...not a small accomplishment in our entertainment-obsessed world. He is, to put it crassly, a social egalitarian...read the complete Vera Drake (2004) review at Mixed Reviews: The Arts, The World, and More (Gabriel Shanks)

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Film Snobs (Jimmy O)

Repugnant and morally despisable; and I'm pro-choice....read the complete Vera Drake (2004) review at Film Snobs (Jimmy O)

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