Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris (2022)

Rooney finds the film enchanting, praising its light-touch direction and fairy-tale warmth. He singles out Lesley Manville’s radiant, humane performance as the film’s heart.

Walsh finds the film fantastical, predictable and utterly delightful, offering welcome escapism. She singles out Lesley Manville’s charismatic, authentic performance as the film’s essential center.

The critic finds the film charming, with a welcome edge of socialism. She praises Lesley Manville’s Ada and the sublime costumes, though one dresscoat looks like a poorly assembled tent.

The review presents the film as a charming, fanciful confection. It singles out Lesley Manville’s performance as especially charming.

Lee finds the film a charming, sweet-natured escape, though its lightness makes it somewhat fleeting. He especially praises Lesley Manville’s grounded, note-perfect performance and Jenny Beavan’s ravishing costumes.

Richards finds the film a charming, uncynical pleasure, though its world and characters are deliberately simplistic. He especially praises Lesley Manville’s performance, which anchors the film’s cheerful story.

Newland finds the film frothy, good-natured and effective despite its candy-floss clichés. She praises Anthony Fabian’s affectionate, empathetic treatment of the characters and the detail of Mrs Harris’s fashion obsession.

The AV Club finds the film mildly entertaining and charming, though its pacing and dialogue are uneven. It singles out Lesley Manville’s nuanced, effervescent performance for elevating the material.

The review presents the film as an endearing, warmly appealing adaptation. It singles out Lesley Manville’s charm as its strongest asset.

Dry calls the film a charming, frivolous fantasy that offers enjoyable escapism but is unlikely to leave a lasting impression. She praises Lesley Manville’s charisma, while criticizing the screenplay for overreaching for meaning.

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Cohen finds the film a tidy, likeable celebration of kindness and couture. He singles out Lesley Manville’s performance as its chief strength.

Debruge finds the film charming but lightweight, with overly convenient plotting and an unsatisfying finale. He praises Lesley Manville for making Mrs. Harris’s kindness and good humor delightful to watch.

The review finds the film initially engaging but ultimately twee and insubstantial. It praises Jenny Beavan’s costume design, while criticizing the cloying performances and too many convenient plot turns.

The critic calls the film an unusually sweet, satisfying fairy tale that earns its feel-good resolution. They especially praise Lesley Manville’s grounded performance and the shimmering, lovingly crafted Dior dresses.

Bonaime calls the film a quiet delight, full of optimism, beauty, and charm. He singles out Lesley Manville’s infectious performance and the gorgeous costumes, while noting that one supporting romance is less compelling.

Amidon finds the film uplifting, funny, and elegantly made, though its tonal balance sometimes falters. She especially praises Lesley Manville’s nuanced performance and the visually dazzling Dior fashion show.

Kermode finds the film a confident, stylish wish-fulfilment fantasy with substance beneath its sweetness. She especially praises Lesley Manville’s performance and the film’s understated class consciousness.