The Optimists of Nine Elms

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The Optimists of Nine Elms

1973

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7 Reviews

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100+ Ratings

Variety Staff

Variety

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.

Feb 4, 2019

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Lawrence Van Gelder

New York Times

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.

Feb 4, 2019

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Chris Petit

Time Out

At least you feel that Simmons has continually avoided the easy way out, and that should be enough to counteract any feelings of unease.

Feb 4, 2019

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Tony Mastroianni

Cleveland Press

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.

Feb 4, 2019

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An underrated film with an excellent performance by Sellers.

Rated: 3/5

Feb 4, 2019

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Phil Hall

Film Threat

One of Peter Sellers' best performances.

Rated: 4/5

May 16, 2008

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It 's true that the best comedians, thrive in dramatic roles. Peter Sellers is just breathtaking.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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sort of really depressing and ugly right up till the absolute end. Sellers is super great in it....one of his last rolls....

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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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

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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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...

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Gunhild Skattebu

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Gunhild Skattebu

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Goro Wergeland

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Director: Gunhild Skattebu