The Young Visiters (2003)
Adam Godley, Bill Nighy, Geoffrey Palmer
Lonely soul Alfred Salteena (Jim Broadbent) transforms himself for the sake of love in this adaptation of Daisy Ashford's novel. Smitten with Ethel Monticue (Lyndsey Marshal), Alfred soon realizes he's too unrefined to compete with the dashing aristocrats who impress her, so he enrolls in etiquette ... (read more) Lonely soul Alfred Salteena (Jim Broadbent) transforms himself for the sake of love in this adaptation of Daisy Ashford's novel. Smitten with Ethel Monticue (Lyndsey Marshal), Alfred soon realizes he's too unrefined to compete with the dashing aristocrats who impress her, so he enrolls in etiquette school. With some guidance and a little help from friends, Alfred hopes to win Ethel's heart. Hugh Laurie and Bill Nighy also star.
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Unrated
Directed by:
David Yates
Release Date: Dec 26, 2003
DVD Release Date: Jan 11, 2005
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Fantastically fun flick! And sweet, too. Surprise find while trawling Netflix, very glad I stumbled across it!
impressive story written by a nine year old....tried to find the book in the public library but was unsuccessful.
Daisy Ashford: Oh my! Such vivid characters, such insight, and all spilling from the mind of a 9-year old girl over a period of 12 days! This is a very unique take on story-telling because it manages to be both playful and insightful. The girl is e... (read more) Daisy Ashford: Oh my! Such vivid characters, such insight, and all spilling from the mind of a 9-year old girl over a period of 12 days! This is a very unique take on story-telling because it manages to be both playful and insightful. The girl is extraordinarily perceptive in her understanding of the British class system and even the sexual politics that exist among adults. Yet there is the sparkle and magic that would appeal to a 9-year old girl (and everyone else). DELIGHTFUL!
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