Preview: Made in Dagenham (2010)

Synopsis:

In a small all-woman sewing factory, a British woman starts a movement in the country pushing for equal pay.

• Poster: C; C-

Review:

Nothing really spectacular or exceptional here. A fairly transparent, simplistic approach to poster design.

If you had never heard of the film or seen the trailer, you might think this was some sort of fashion film about a designer of some kind. While a seamstress in a sweatshop is not exactly fashion, it has some connection. However, the poster's so dry otherwise that it almost becomes pointless.

• Trailer: B

Review:

Despite the expected comparisons to Norma Rae, the film doesn't look like an abject bore and Sally Hawkins does look quite good. They say Miranda Richardson's quite good (and it's also reference by a critic note in the trailer), but you don't really get that sense from this trailer.

Oscar Prospects:

Miranda Richardson is getting some buzz, the first she's gotten in many years, so she could be a nomination contender, but a win is a big question mark. And, since it looks a bit like Norma Rae, several other nominations could follow if it really picks up steam with the critics. Unfortunately for Sally Hawkins the Lead Actress field is a much tougher nut to crack this year and she's likely to be left out.

Release Date:

• November 19, 2010

Full Review Synopsis:

I have not seen this film.

-Wesley Lovell (October 21, 2010) Original

-Wesley Lovell (November 16, 2010) New Poster