Description: (Drama) The story of Beatrix Potter, the author of the beloved and best-selling children's book, "The Tale of Peter Rabbit", and her struggle for love, happiness and success.
Amazon.com: Miss Potter walks that fine line between charming and cloying with pleasing sure-footedness. Apple-cheeked Renee Zellweger (Bridget Jones' Diary) once again slips into a British accent to play writer/illustrator Beatrix Potter, the creator of Peter Rabbit. Potter, born into wealth, fought the disapproval of her high society mother to do something as crass as publish a book...and to fall in love with her publisher, Norman Warne (Ewan McGregor, previously teamed with Zellweger in Down With Love). Unfortunately, their love runs into something worse than upper-class stuffiness. Miss Potter skips through Potter's life a bit too briskly at times, but Zellweger's thankfully restrained performance, McGregor's infinite charm, and some beautiful shots of the English landscape keep the movie grounded and engaging. Also featuring a crackling supporting performance by Emily Watson (Breaking the Waves) as Warne's sister Millie. --Bret Fetzer
Miss Potter Miss PotterThis is a sweet, lovely story about courage, determination, and passion. Miss Potter is a movie for all romantic hearts.
OK, but she was so much more Taken for itself, this is a reasonably enjoyable period piece. An unusual woman makes a place for herself in a man's world, over the misdirected wishes of her family. She earns an independent income; it's not handed to her by family or marriage. Then, she uses her hard-earned wealth to preserve the beauty of the English countryside, a legacy that lives on today. Add in some personal triumphs and tragedies and it all came across nice enough in a drawing-room kind of way, but I found it forgettable.
What an opportunity lost. Beatrix Potter was all that - successful children's author and strong, headstrong woman in a time when that was not widely appreciated. Before taking on children's books, she was a perceptive field scientist and innovative if isolated lab mycologist. Even the male establishment was forced to acknowledge her discoveries, and the watercolor paintings that illustrated her records would still improve many modern textbooks. (That scientific training guided the gorgeous precision that rendered Peter and the rest.) In frustration she turned to children's books, a more seemly occupation for a woman, and excelled. She also established a good-sized merchandising industry around her characters, and that just multiplied her uncommon financial success.
The real, historical Potter deserves to have movies made about her - she just doesn't deserve this one. If you ignore the actual woman, scientist, and entrepeneur that the movie portrays, you'll find a fair but undemanding costume drama. That's all, though.
-- wiredweird
Miss Potter My daughter invited me over for lunch and to view Miss Potter. It was a special time for us. The scenery was delightful as was the movie. Renee's special smile warmed my heart. Our time spent together was truly a travel back in time for us. Very relaxing. Great acting. Great experience. I came home went on Amazon and now, at my desire I can relive the experience. Yes, buy and enjoy Don't forget your cup of tea!
bittersweet must-see There is perfect chemistry between Renee Zellwegger and Ewan McGregor, and also between the characters and the wonderful backdrop of English countryside. The story line unfolds beautifully, following the creation of Beatrix Potter's classic children's books and the author's social life.
I love this movie This is a highly underrated movie. Renee Zellweger is wonderful as Beatrix Potter and Ewan McGregor is one of my favorite modern actors. This is a gentle love story that you can show your grandmother without fear of embarrassment. My niece made a good observation about the cover art on the DVD -- what happened to Ewan's mustache? Don't miss this movie.
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