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The Optimists of Nine Elms

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Variety Staff Variety 02/04/2019
It all sounds like goo, and the film's last half-hour verges perilously close. But even at its worst The Optimists is acceptable family fare, and for much of its first 80 minutes it engagingly achieves a sense of fantasy. Go to Full Review Lawrence Van Gelder New York Times 02/04/2019
The sort of old-fashioned excursion into sentiment that ought to warm the hearts of parents in search of that elusive piece of merchandise that goes under the name of good family entertainment. Go to Full Review Chris Petit Time Out 02/04/2019
At least you feel that Simmons has continually avoided the easy way out, and that should be enough to counteract any feelings of unease. Go to Full Review Tony Mastroianni Cleveland Press 02/04/2019
The crotchety old gent is played by Peter Sellers in a performance that has more discipline and skill than this actor has shown in years. Go to Full Review TV Guide Staff TV Guide 02/04/2019
3/5
An underrated film with an excellent performance by Sellers. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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11/28/2009 It 's true that the best comedians, thrive in dramatic roles. Peter Sellers is just breathtaking. See more 08/15/2009 sort of really depressing and ugly right up till the absolute end. Sellers is super great in it....one of his last rolls.... See more 07/06/2008 A little lost Gem, just out on American region 1 DVD. Even if you are not a Peter Sellers fan, you'll love him in this cute comedy with music score from Lionel Bart of Oliver fame and produced by George Martin See more 06/20/2007 This is really a magical film, that's sadly been largely forgotten. It's far from perfect, but overwhelmingly charming, due in large part to Sellers' performance as the lovable hobo... See more Read all reviews
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Gunhild Skattebu

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Gunhild Skattebu

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Goro Wergeland

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Anne-Grethe Westhagen Magnor

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Gunhild Skattebu