6.0
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The Girl in the Café (2005)
June 25, 20051h 34mEN
7.0
98 votes
Overview
Lawrence, an aging, lonely civil servant falls for Gina, an enigmatic young woman. When he takes her to the G8 Summit in Reykjavik, however, their bond is tested by Lawrence's professional obligations.
Director
David YatesWriters
Top Billed Cast
Status
Released
Original Language
French
Budget
N/A
Revenue
N/A
Production Companies
BBC Cymru WalesHBO FilmsTightrope PicturesBBC
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Peter McGinn
9.0I have seen this film twice, about ten years apart. It is the sort of quiet film that is wonderful when it is done right, though sometimes you need to be in the mood for them. Bill Nighy as Lawrence gives a strong, understated performance here. The movie description states that his character is lonely and I suppose that is true. But he is lonely in the way that William Hurt is lonely in the classic The Accidental Tourist. Contemplative, leading a quiet existence, but not pathetic or requiring pity. But I also have this image of a man who once might have been excited about his job, his role…
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