Widows' Peak

Starring:Mia Farrow, Joan Plowright, Natasha Richardson, Adrian Dunbar, Jim Broadbent, Anne Kent, John Kavanagh, Rynagh O'Grady, Gerard McSorley, Michael James Ford, Garrett Keogh, Britta Smith, Sheila Flitton, Marie Conmee, Ingrid Craigie, Doreen Keogh, Eileen Colgan, Oliver Maguire, Phelim Drew, Jasmine Russell
Director: John Irvin
Studio: New Line Home Video
Product Type: DVD

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In this quaint Irish comedy about a remote town run by the large number of widows, who are led by the monarchical Mrs. Counihan (Joan Plowright), Natasha Richardson is a newly arrived English widow who brings sex appeal and the possibility of mischief when she starts courting Counihan's befuddled son (Adrian Dunbar). This sets in motion a mystery akin to an Agatha Christie tale, led by suspicious Mia Farrow. The setup is fine and the acting first-rate, but the final act forces its hand far too soon. What starts off as an accessible film turns into a prize only for those who liked Enchanted April and similar movies. --Doug Thomas

Customer Reviews:

Great Cast.......2007-05-25

This is an enjoyable movie, and kept me guessing somewhat throughout. I did expect more of a story since there is such a wonderful cast, but still very entertaining.

Eireannach Fuil Dtiocfaidh Amach.......2007-03-23

Outside the adult industry, it's rare to see a film in which the cast is so predominantly female. Okay, I know by saying what I just did I've alienated many potential helpful voters among those most thoroughly Irish-American stripe who adored this estrogen-heavy production, so let me play it straight from here on out and tell you that Widow's Peak is a charismatic little mystery that's definitely better than most of what gets made nowadays on either side of the Atlantic. It is about one Edwina Broome, (played by Natasha Richardson) a glamorous young woman from "the outside" who in the late 1920's rents a cottage and comes to stay in a small Irish town dominated by a clique of middle-aged widows headed by the patrician Mrs. Doyle-Counihan, portrayed to a T by the great Joan Plowright. Edwina soon sets the teeth of these dominant widows on edge with her modernity and flirtatiousness, as well as her mysterious past, plus what's worse she easily infatuates Godfrey, pampered son of an appalled Mrs. Doyle-Counihan. A clash of wills ensues, Edwina is rapidly at odds with the prim and severe Miss O'Hare (none other than Mia Farrow) who devotes herself to both uncovering the real reason Edwina has come to town, and to wrecking Edwina's chances of social advancement within the community. The film peaks (no pun intended...no, honestly) with scandalous revelations about Edwina's recent deeds, and with a disappearance that surely must be the result of murder most foul. In the end the story delivers up its secrets amid a heaping helping of good old-fashioned justice-cum-revenge. Widow's Peak makes excellent use of its Irish setting and cast and nails quite well the insular nature of small town life in generations' past. It's a quiet pseudo-masterpiece of its particular genre.

Charming, delightful with a twist!.......2007-01-31

One of my very favorites, Widows Peak emotes the charm of the period and the cast is top notch! Finally bought one for myself to enjoy whenever and one for a great Christmas gift for a friend.

Great Movie.......2007-01-10

This movie was a complete surprise. It had a surprise ending and was thoroughly engrossing.

Excellent brain teaser.......2007-01-10

Mia Farrow is not my favorite actress, but I love her in this. She's awesome, covers her tracks, and the end just rocked me. I've watched this movie a half dozen times before I finally bought it. It's great for a "girl's night", but men like it, too. Suspenseful in that innocent British way, and incredible acting. Not too many movies surprise me with their ending.

Average customer rating:

Great Cast
Eireannach Fuil Dtiocfaidh Amach
Charming, delightful with a twist!
Great Movie
Excellent brain teaser

Widows' Peak [Region 2]
Starring: Mia Farrow , Joan Plowright , Natasha Richardson , Adrian Dunbar , and Jim Broadbent
Director: John Irvin
ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

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Customer Reviews:

Great Cast.......2007-05-25

This is an enjoyable movie, and kept me guessing somewhat throughout. I did expect more of a story since there is such a wonderful cast, but still very entertaining.

Eireannach Fuil Dtiocfaidh Amach.......2007-03-23

Charming, delightful with a twist!.......2007-01-31

One of my very favorites, Widows Peak emotes the charm of the period and the cast is top notch! Finally bought one for myself to enjoy whenever and one for a great Christmas gift for a friend.

Great Movie.......2007-01-10

This movie was a complete surprise. It had a surprise ending and was thoroughly engrossing.

Excellent brain teaser.......2007-01-10

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