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Maudie

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Ireland, Canada · 2016
Rated PG-13 · 1h 55m
Director Aisling Walsh
Starring Sally Hawkins, Ethan Hawke, Gabrielle Rose, Billy MacLellan
Genre Drama, Romance

Maudie, an arthritic woman, seeks independence from her overprotective family and yearns to create art. She becomes the housekeeper for Everett, a recluse, and they fall in love while Maudie hones her skills as an artist. Based on the life of Nova Scotian folk artist Maud Lewis.

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TheWrap by Claudia Puig

The story of a woman dismissed by those around her who asserts herself through art testifies to the indomitable power of creativity. Why turn that compelling story into a predictable romance?

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IndieWire by David Ehrlich

Despite charming performances from Sally Hawkins and Ethan Hawke, this saccharine romance...rings a bit false from start to finish.

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The Guardian by Jordan Hoffman

If anyone other than Hawkins were in this film, it would be very hard to recommend. With her in virtually every scene, it is a lovely, tiny character study.

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The Playlist by Jordan Ruimy

There seems to be a tiny gem of a character study hidden inside Walsh’s film, unfortunately, Maudie and its at-odds tones just don’t work. It’s a film that one can actively admire, but its difficult to fully embrace.

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Variety by Peter Debruge

What little dimension Maudie offers is a direct result of Hawkins’ contributions, which draw from her character’s past to add texture to her performance.

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Screen International by Tim Grierson

If ultimately Maudie doesn’t have much new to say about love or art, at least its two misfits provide an insight into something deeply true about long-term commitment.

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