Knees Up, Mother Brown
5.5
1964
0 hr 12 min
Documentary
70 is definitely the new 20 in this heart-warming 1960s documentary portrait of the Darby and Joan Club for elderly Cockneys.
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A lot of fun.
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Blending excellent reporting and strong storytelling, this is a disturbing film truly stranger than fiction
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Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.
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Mostly, the movie is committed to the value of a good time.
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