Summary:
“Keeping Mum” (2005) is a British comedy film about a psychopath who was released from prison after 43 years in prison. She searched for her daughter, who was born in the prison and was later adopted. She answered an ad for a housekeeper, which her own daughter posted. So she came to live with her daughter’s family and did not inform them who she really was. The daughter is the vicar’s wife; she’s not your typical vicar’s wife, either. She doesn’t go to church. The rest of the movie has strange occurrences that will make you laugh and wish that the daughter’s family would figure it out soon enough.
Review:
There are some hilarious moments in the movie. It’s so funny to watch the mother and daughter and granddaughter working together to cover up something so that the vicar doesn’t know. There are some dull moments as well, which could have been made it more exciting with better dialogue or editing. I was disappointed in the end results; I think the director could have cut a few minutes to make it stronger.
The vicar is Rowan Atkinson. His portrayal brings back memories of his role in “Four Weddings and a Funeral” especially when he stutters and his comedic acts. Kristin Scott Thomas, the daughter/vicar’s wife, did an excellent job performing. She is convincing in her role as the vicar’s wife.
Rating: 2 1/2 stars
