Philomena

Jean, This movie was so much more interesting than I had expected.I thought it kept your interest rather than being played for your tears. It is the story of an Irish lady who searches for her son 50 year after the Sisters had convinced her to put him up for adoption. It is based on true events with actual people. The main characters are Dame Judy Dench and Steve Coogan, and they are great  playing off each other. The story allows them to argue the pros and cons of belief in a greater being, and the position of the Church. What makes this movie in my mind is the twist or surprise they find at the end of their search which takes them from London to Ireland to the United States. The movie is beautifully produced so you feel you are viewing actual locations and even actual people. At the end, they show you the photos of the main characters taken in real life.

Dad

The previews were:

August: Osage County

Heaven is for Real

Saving Mr. Banks