Vera Drake(2004)- User Reviews

This film is boring and incredibly dull. Nothing ever happens on the first hour. Then on the second half of the film the only thing we can appreciate, is the horrible police investigation made to condemn and punish Vera Drake. The end is a complete disaster, …more»

imelda smelton plays a character named vera drake. VERA performs illegal abortions in her 1950's english town and her life begins to unravel when the police discover that she is endangering the lives of many young women in her community. Feeling compassion …more»

The film Vera Drakes is a very educating film.
Mike Leigh was able to take us back to the 50s and reveal the thoughs of a woman who in herself thinks she is helping helpless young girls.
The film is great and very emotional too. I almost cried for Vera …more»

This is quite possibly the most disarmingly neutral film I have ever seen. It presents its story of a mild-mannered house-wife who performs abortions, and leaves it to the audience to decide. I am staunchly pro-choice, and went into the film looking …more»

This film is going to get lots of grief because of its content. Reviewers are going to see it as a pro-abortion piece of propaganda. It's a shame they can't get past that to see the wonderful atmosphere and acting in this film. Every role, …more»

Hang in there during the slow start while Vera's character is established (as a loving person who cares about and helps everyone she comes in contact with) - and you will be rewarded!

Not only was it an excellent realistic seeming "slice of …more»

The ending left me empty, which I relate to how those women must have felt after being left by Vera. Left to wait for the inevatable. Left alone, waiting. Left feeling empty.more»

I sing nothing but praises for the cast and director of this film. I truly believe everyone benefits from viewing it and may be helpful as ciriculum. What disturbs me is the audience. Not abnormal that mother's with daughters, senior citizens and …more»

Good movie for a rainy day. I liked it and thought it a good story and good acting. No clear cut good vs evil plot and I thought that made the film. Balanced and well done.more»

I challenge anyone to find a better acted movie out there. It was a great story for the first half, but the last 1/2 just dragged. Very predictable and I kept think during the last half that I wish something would develop. But it was just what I was …more»