The Stone Angel

I was surprised at just how much I enjoyed this most thoughtfully delivered drama, which owing to its rather unimpressive 6.6 rating, I nearly missed; as I rarely give the time of day to any movie rated below 7/10. Having said... Full review

I saw this film in Winnipeg recently - appropriate, given the location used. I first read Lawrence's book back in the 70's and for me, it's always been a very powerful picture of the trials of aging in our society. It... Full review

I saw this movie last night after waiting ages and ages for it to be released here in Canada (still only in limited release). It was worth the wait and then some. I am a very avid reader of Margaret Laurence... Full review

Margret Laurence probably didn't intend on having any of her novels adopted for film, let alone the Stone Angel. Hagar, as a character, was one who constantly challenged the social norm (Gainsay who dare, anyone?), and ended up nearly sacrificing... Full review

As perhaps one of the few Canadians who did not read the book in high school, I thought I would add my comments. Seeing the movie without knowing the story beforehand in no way detracted from the film. The characters... Full review

I found the characters mediocre and the story uninteresting. I never had to read this book (thankfully), or it would have been a painful experience. I got the tickets to the preview for free but it still wasn't worth my... Full review

I saw the movie recently and really liked it. I surprised myself and cried. This movie is in the same niche genre as "Away from Her" - or even "The Bucket List" but handles the whole aging theme with incredible... Full review

I was very moved by the story and because I am going through something similar with my own parents, I really connected. It is so easy to forget that someone whose body is failing was once vibrant and passionate. And... Full review

I had a chance to see a screening of this movie recently. I believe that it will be in theaters in Canada some time around Mother's Day. If it is in a theater near you... GO! It's not a funny... Full review

What I loved about the on-screen adaptation of The Stone Angel is that it stayed so true to the novel! Great film! As an avid reader, I find the worst thing about film adaptations is that the book somehow gets... Full review

In the end, however, boredom proves a stronger force than good acting, and the movie begins to descend into the weepy, sprawling, made-for-TV point of no return. Luckily, the cast is strong enough to pick up most of the fallen clichés. ... Full Review

The structure of the movie faithfully follows that of the novel with one exception time. She is believable as a younger version of Burstyn and handles powerful emotions with conviction. ... Full Review

Essentially it's a beautifully and faithfully adapted retelling of the original story, featuring some great acting, including a fantastic breakout performance by Christine Horne as the young Hagar (that is, our heroine). What's really good about the film is the performances. ... Full Review

Despite having an A-list cast that includes two Ellens ( Burstyn and Page ) and being based on a classic of Canadian literature, The Stone Angel is a disappointing movie. All in all, it adds up a disappointing presentation of a disappointing movie. ... Full Review

After looking over the dormitories and sniping that she "never cared much for army life," Hagar escapes to the ruins of her old hometown where she spends several implausible days sleeping under the stars, eating nothing, toking up with a local boy (Aaron Ashmore) and reminiscing about everything terrible that ever happened to her. ... Full Review

When they reach a certain age, well-regarded actresses seem to be awarded their "Trip to Bountiful'' moment (following Geraldine Page in her 1985 Oscar-winning role). ... Full Article

It's always a pleasure to watch Ellen Burstyn , even in a film as routine as "The Stone Angel," adapted by director Kari Skogland from Margaret Laurence's revered novel. ... Full Article

Ready for a summer film that's about actors and plot and character arcs? "The Stone Angel" may be just what you're looking for, a grown-up drama with a splendid cast (Ellen Burstyn, Dylan Baker, Ellen Page and lesser-known standouts), a... ... Full Article

"Would have been better on CBC" is probably as seldom-used a phrase as "Needs more Pauly Shore." But The Stone Angel, director Kari Skogland's adaptation of Margaret Laurence's 1964 best-seller, had to blow the cobwebs off historical Canadiana and show... ... Full Article

Ellen Burstyn stars as Hagar Shipley, the central heroine in Margaret Laurence's classic Canadian novel of the same name. Thanks to Burstyn's incredible performance as the 90-year-old woman facing her final chapter, this journeyman effort from Kari Skogland finds enough... ... Full Article