People are talking about The Stone Angel

Thu, 22 May 2008 12:03:00 -0500

The Stone Angel is in theatres across Canada. Here are a few reasons to go see the film now: "COMPELLING...Burstyn hands in the performance of a lifetime!"
--Katherine Monk, Canwest News Service "AMAZING...unbelievably good."
--Canada AM "A touching drama that will make Canadians proud"
--Flare Magazine "Rich with performances...portrayed vividly...newcomer Christine Horne illuminates Hagar's vulnerability and grants the film its fiercest spark."
--Kevin Williamson, Sun Media "Ellen Burstyn and Christine Horne are aces"
--Toronto Star "Burstyn and Horne give vivid life to the difficult character of Hagar."
--Randall King, Winnipeg Free Press "Ellen Burstyn's performance could easily earn her a seventh Oscar nomination!"
--Chris Atchison, Metro Toronto

The Stone Angel - FLARE Magazine Review

Fri, 02 May 2008 15:41:00 -0500

From FLARE Magazine Film Spotlight, May 2008 "The Stone Angel tells the unconventional life story of a 90-year-old woman, Hagar Shipley (Ellen Burstyn), coming to terms with her life and imminent death. As she reflects on her past, the audience is introduced to her in various stages of life. Through a series of flashbacks we see Hagar transform from a young bride (who is disowned by her father for marrying outside of her class) into a dissatisfied wife and mother and, finally, into an ailing senior searching for meaning and forgiveness. It's a touching drama that will make Canadians proud as it's based on the best-selling novel by Margaret Laurence, directed by Canuck director Kari Skogland and stars some of our finest homegrown talent including Kevin Zegers, Ellen Page and brilliant newcomer Christine Horne (who plays the young Hagar)." www.flare.com

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