England, 1968 - the women of automotive giant Ford's upholstery section go on strike for better pay. Sally Hawkins, as Rita O'Grady, becomes their spokeswoman and leads the charge for a much bigger scalp; equal pay for women. It feels like quite a light production at times but Made in Dagenham still relives a piece of history in a moving and enjoyable fashion.
I can't think of a more appropriate word than 'delightful' to describe Hawkins in all her film roles. I mean really, have you seen Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)? She really is a delight, you must believe me. Note it down if you think you'll forget. Bob Hopkins is great as the union rep who revs her up for the stand-off and Miranda Richardson is ball busting as an impertinent politician.
I can't think of a more appropriate word than 'delightful' to describe Hawkins in all her film roles. I mean really, have you seen Happy-Go-Lucky (2008)? She really is a delight, you must believe me. Note it down if you think you'll forget. Bob Hopkins is great as the union rep who revs her up for the stand-off and Miranda Richardson is ball busting as an impertinent politician.
It's a battlers versus big company movie. We all know how these arm wrestles finish in the world of films but given the confounding issue it's a more than welcome, familiar fight.
3.5/5
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