Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris

This is a well-directed and well-acted film about an English charwoman who becomes besotted with a Dior dress, and eventually manages to cobble up the funds to go to the House of Dior in Paris to buy one. But a Dior dress is not something she can buy off-the-rack, and so Mrs Harris has time for side adventures. The film is well-directed and well-acted, and allegedly the re-creations of Dior are authentic.

This is a European production, not Hollywood. Everyone speaks their own language, and at one point one French character admonishes another to speak in English (in the presence of Mrs Harris). At some points, I wished for full closed-captioning rather than just subtitles, since sometimes Mrs Harris slipped into a difficult-to-understand accent. Also, there were background plot points that just flashed by, so I needed an explanation from a companion.

Decades ago I had read the novel, and so was eager to see the film. I don't remember details, but the bones of the story was there, even though the ending was tweaked. A recommended film for those who wish to avoid the summer blockbusters.

Incredibly charming, kind, and warm film.

In modern cinematography, we rarely meet films such as this one.

The story is about a kind and honest woman who, despite everything, went toward her dream and desire. No matter what troubles and obstacles she encountered on her way, she always found a way to fix everything.

In that case, then what is special about such a banal story? Why does it deserve a high rating?

Its purity and light.

This film will make you cry, smile, rejoice, get angry, and mourn along with the main character.

Even though this is a good fairy tale, and this happens very rarely in life, this film can just be a reminder that we must believe in good fairy tales, and sometimes create them on our own. Then in our hearts, there will be a place for a miracle.

It fills the role of a nice, funny, feel good movie. Made me smile, and my grandma even more. The acting was on point and the dresses were fabulous, of course.

A fun and refreshing afternoon at the movies. Very little drama, some fun lines and totally predictable story. So what? That's what fun movies are for.

Just watched this at my local cinema on a rainy, October afternoon. Got the ice cream and sat down. I loved every minute of this movie and didn't want it to end. The time flew by.

Leslie Manville as the lead is just wonderful, she pulls you in in a believable, nice and relatable manner...she is an impressive actor who oozes style, class and panache...I just adored her in this. The supporting cast compliment in a seam free style and come across as a professional crew who really enjoyed being a part of this fun film. It's confident and light and proud of itself whilst recognising that the audience are there to be entertained and they ain't stupid. Really reccomended for a wet afternoon.