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With: Bella Ramsey, Billie Piper, Andrew Scott, Lesley Sharp, Joe Alwyn, Sophie Okonedo, Paul Kaye, Dean-Charles Chapman, Isis Hainsworth, Archie Renaux, Michael Woolfitt, David Bradley, Mimi M. Khayisa, Rita Bernard-Shaw, Ralph Ineson, Jamie Demetriou, Russell Brand, Jacob Avery, Angus Wright
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Written by: Lena Dunham, based on a novel by Karen Cushman
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Directed by: Lena Dunham
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MPAA Rating: PG-13 for some suggestive material and thematic elements
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Running Time: 108
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Date: 10/07/2022
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Catherine Called Birdy (2022)
Hubby Wrecker
By Jeffrey M. Anderson
Adapted from a 1994 children's novel by Karen Cushman, Lena Dunham's Catherine Called Birdy takes place in medieval England, where precocious young women like 14-year-old Birdy (Bella Ramsey) aren't allowed to do much and do not have much to look forward to, other than a husband, and probably not one of their choosing. This plucky, cheerful comedy-drama — which is probably more for teens than children — follows as Birdy does everything in her power, including clever manipulations and tricks, to get what she wants within the rigid prejudices of her time. The movie gets a lot out of its playful language, managing to incorporate old-timey talk with some very funny zingers (especially in the written, onscreen text that introduces each new character). The happy ending feels a bit forced, but a fantastic cast, including Billie Piper and Andrew Scott as Birdy's Lord-and-Lady parents, helps the production feel fully-rounded. The delightful soundtrack consists of well-known pop songs re-tooled to sound ancient, using only percussion and soaring vocals.
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