As I mentioned in my article about older actresses in Hollywood, it’s exciting to see women over 50 rocking it on TV and film. Baby Boomer actress Helen Mirren stars in “Woman in Gold” and it’s a fabulous film.
The film was released on Blu-ray™, DVD & Digital HD on July 7th, 2015.
Here is a synopsis of Woman in Gold:
The film is the remarkable true story of one woman’s journey to reclaim her heritage and seek justice for what happened to her family. Sixty years after she fled Vienna during World War II, an elderly Jewish woman, Maria Altmann (Helen Mirren), starts her journey to retrieve family possessions seized by the Nazis, among them Gustav Klimt’s famous painting Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I. Together with her inexperienced but plucky young lawyer Randy Schoenberg (Ryan Reynolds), she embarks upon a major battle which takes them all the way to the heart of the Austrian establishment and the U.S. Supreme Court and forces her to confront difficult truths about the past along the way.
WOMAN IN GOLD is rated PG-13 for some thematic elements and brief strong language with a running time of 109 minutes. Blu-ray™ and DVD special features include “The Making of WOMAN IN GOLD,” “Feature Commentary with Director Simon Curtis and Producer David M. Thompson” and “Stealing Klimt Documentary Trailer,” with an additional piece “Neue Galerie New York Press Conference” available on the Blu-ray™ and Digital Download.
Starring: Helen Mirren, Ryan Reynolds, Daniel Bruhl, Katie Holmes, Charles Dance, Elizabeth McGovern, Frances Fisher
Directed by: Simon Curtis
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I’m particularly appreciative of this film because I am Jewish. My family came from Russian and Poland, although most had made it to the US by the end of the 1800s. Otherwise, I probably wouldn’t be here. My father fought in WWII as a bombardier on a B24 over Africa and Europe.
When I traveled through Eastern and Central Europe, including Austria and Germany, it was moving to view the monuments and listen to the stories of the terror and destruction that occurred during WWII, as well as the courage of those who had survived it. It’s hard to imagine experiencing the pain and suffering that millions of people on all sides endured.
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Please leave a comment – Why do you want to see this film?
Disclaimer: Samples and a giveaway for this post were provided by Anchor Bay Entertainment. However, all opinions are my own.
I’d like to watch this movie because Helen Mirren is always so spunky.
Hi Mary,
Thanks for entering. You’re right. She is spunky. That’s a great way to put it.
I want to see the movie because I love movies that are made from true stories, and Helen Mirren is such a good actress that she will make this movie very good. I want to see how she gets back the paintings that were stolen by the Nazis!
Thanks so much for entering Julie. I’ve always been fascinated by real life stories myself.
I want to see this movie because I love movies set in history and I love the actors and actresses in this movie!
Thanks for entering Natalie, They’re all fantastic actors. Good luck!
I want to see it because I like. Helen Mirren and Tatiana Maslany
Cool! I hadn’t seen Tatiana before but will have to check her out.
I would like to win to see Ryan Reynolds play a different type of role.
I like seeing him in anything. LOL Thanks for entering.
I would like to see this movie because I enjoy true life stories.
thank you
I do too. They’re always my favorite. Good luck!
I want to see this film because of the history aspect of it and the actors are great!
Hi Janet, it’s always so wonderful to see history come to life and dramatized.
I would like to see this movie to learn more about that point in our history.
Thanks so much for entering Kelly. that period is a time we never want to forget.
I want to see it because I’ve heard good things about it.
Hi Will. Yes, it’s hard to go wrong with Helen Mirren.
I always like Helen Mirren.
She’s the best. So far I’ve loved her in everything.
I want to see this film based on the amazing cast.
Thanks Steve. They’re all great!
Helen Mirren is the best—I see every movie she is in!
I always try to also. Good luck!
well I simply love Helen Mirren!
She is such an amazing actress !:)
Thank you! xoxoxxo
Thanks Courtney, I agree!
I love Ryan Reynolds so I really want to see the movie
Thanks Lisa, Yes he’s easy to watch! LOL
I want to see this film because the subject interests me, and I always love Helen Mirren movies. Thank you for the wonderful giveaway.
Erin
You’re very welcome Erin. But I have to give the credit to Anchor Bay Entertainment for providing it.
This looks like a good, interesting movie and of course Helen Mirren is in it.
So true Donna. I’d much rather see something high quality like this rather than an action film.
I enjoy historical movies and learning about history and I am a Helen Mirren fan.
Thanks so much Dawn. You can learn so much from watching great films.
The story definitely looks interesting and I KNOW the acting is going to be amazing.
That’s so true Elle. I love just watching the trailer. Good Luck!
It has a great cast including Helen Mirren and Katie Holmes
Thanks Mary. Both ladies are amazing.
I love Helen MIrren plus i am fascinated with the story
Thanks Karrie, Let’s hope she will be nominated. I’m sure she will.
I want to see the film because of Helen Mirren , I’m a fan.
She’s so consistently great! I love it!
I enjoy true story movies and this one has very good reviews
Thanks Leidy. It’s a real winner!
I have enjoyed Mirren’s work in the past as well as Simon Curtis’s previous film, My Week with Marilyn. It sounds like a fascinating true story of a woman trying to re-claim a part of her family history.
I missed My Week with Marilyn. I’ll have to go see it.
I want to see it because I like true stories where I can learn interesting historical things, and I missed it at the theater, but a movie theater employee actually recommended it the last time I was there to see something else.
Hi Tracy, that’s very cool about the recommendation from the theater employee. They see everything and would know.
Helen Mirren is always very good and I think this film will be no exception.
Thanks for entering Linda. Good luck.
Helen Mirren is one of my favorite actresses. I am looking forward to seeing her in this film.
Thanks Leigh. She’s one of the best.
I would love to see this. I saw a trailer for it, but I never saw it at our theater. I adore Helen Mirren and am very interested in art.
Thanks Margot. It’s so interesting that she is looking to recover her families art. So much was stolen.
Helen is a terrific actress…and I believe this movie will be powerful and moving.
Thanks Rachel. It’s great to see quality entertainment.
I want to see this movie because the story interests me.
Thanks Vera. It’s a fascinating story.
I want to see this because I love Ryan and Helen, and the storyline sounds intriguing. I love that it involves art and family.
Thanks so much for entering. You’ll love it.
I want to see it because I just love the time period its portrayed!
Thanks Maggie. It’s an interesting and scary period of time.
You recommended this movie, I’m watching it, thanks!
Thanks I appreciate that. ♥
Helen Mirren is wonderful and I especially enjoy a good movie based on an actual story.
Thanks Rust. I love real life stories myself because there are so many films with story lines that are pretty ridiculous. LOL
I was young when I first saw a print of the painting, “The Kiss” by Klimt. I’m so excited about this movie and look forward to viewing it. I hope I win!
Thanks for the chance!
Hi Elaine, That’s wonderful that you saw a print of the painting by Klimt. It makes it so much more real. Good luck!
I want to see this movie because the clip gave just enough information to make you hungry for more. Great cast too! I love the historical aspect and can’t wait to see the entire movie.
Thanks Janet. Yes, the trailer is wonderful. It’s so enticing. Thanks so much for stopping by my site.
Because Helen Mirren is such a fantastic actress!
Thanks for entering Linda. She is!
This movie is fantastic! I saw it in the movie theatre and I’d love to view it again and again.
Sharing it is a a wonderful thing to do Liz. ♥
I saw it in the theater and liked it….now I’d like to share it with friends & family.
That’s wonderful Kristen. What a great gift for family and friends.
It’s Helen Mirren … can’t go wrong.
So true Arik. Thanks for entering.
I like that it’s based on a true story and it has great actors.
Thanks for entering Shelly. Good luck!
I want to see this movie because it sounds like it’s a very good story and I’m a big fan of Helen Mirren’s.
A great story makes all the difference. ♥
I would love to see the film because I love Helen Mirren!
Thanks so much for stopping by and entering Kristine.
I like supporting good quality movies – and I love Helen M!
We all need to support good quality Charissa. It’s so enriching and much more enjoyable..
i want to see it because I really like Helen Mirren; always has been one of my favorite British actresses.
Those darn Brits. They are always so talented. LOL Thanks Lisa.
I love movie with strong female characters! And Ryan Reynolds is in it.
I’m all for strong female characters in films and Ryan is always delightful to watch.
I love movies based on history and would love to see this film! Can’t wait to see it.
Thanks Stacey. I know you will love it.
I love movies with a strong female leads.
Maleficent – With that name, I bet you do. LOL Thanks so much for entering.
I would love to see this movie because I am a big fan of Helen and Ryan!
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It’s such an interesting and compelling story, and I love the cast!
I want to see this film because I love to watch Helen Mirren!
I want to see it because I’ve heard so many good things about it — and I love Ryan Reynolds!
I enjoy Helen Mirren movies–she is always remarkable
I love movies with historical based events.
I’m A Huge Fan Of Helen Mirren, So I’d Love To See Her Work In This Film.
it seems like a great movie
I love Helen Mirren, and I like that it is about justice and perserverance.
I want to win because I really admire the cast. It looks like a wonderful movie.
I want to see this film because I heard it was a great movie.
I want to see this because I think Ryan Reynolds is an awesome actor!
I would love to see this movie as I love the actors in the film and the story line.
I want to see this as this looks really good and it shows how a family will fight for what is theirs. I also love watching Ryan Reynolds.
I want to win because I haven’t seen the film yet, and it looks very well made. I’m also a big fan of Helen Mirren.,
It looks like a good movie and I love Ryan Reynolds.
I want to see the movie because I love movies that are made from true stories, and Helen Mirren is such a good actress.
I really enjoy these type of history movies that go back in time and have a deep plot. I think this would be so good to watch and Helen Mirren is always fabulous in the movies she does! I cannot wait to see it.
I would really like to see this movie because it’s based off of a true story. I think we can learn a lot from someones experience and use it in our life.
I would like to see the movie just based on the great cast
I want to see this film because I like love story
I think it looks like a great story
I want to see because its based on a true story about a woman seeking justice for the injustices her family suffered.
I want to see this because the story line sounds very interesting and I like the casting.
Thanks for having this giveaway 🙂
I would love to see this film. I love that it is based on a true story and that it has such a great cast. Helen Mirren is always amazing and who doesn’t love Ryan Reynolds and Katie Holmes?!
I would like to see this because I am a fan of art and Helen Mirren. Thanks for the giveaway. I hope that I win.
I would love to see this movie because it is based on a true story. Thanks for the chance.
I love historical films and mom saw this and said it was great!
I want to see the movie because I love Helen Mirren, she’s so talented! And the story sounds fascinating.
I want to see the film because it has a great cast.