In a nutshell

Rating: 9/10 (21 May 2015)

Returning art to it's rightful owner? Who will win?
Really enjoyed this movie and found it totally engaging story. It's a powerful story that really moves you. Moving between the present and the past works well and makes what could have been a slightly complicated story easy to follow and very engaging.
Helen Mirren is just fabulous as Maria and I wouldn't be surprised if she is nominated for an award for her performance. Ryan Reynold's character as the lawyer is only "so so" and probably the weakest actor in the movie. (Placing wire frame glasses on him does not necessarily make him a believable lawyer). All other performances were great and this is definitely a movie I would say to go and see.
I would take my 70 year old mum, husband and kids (aged 12/14 and 15) to see it because I know they would enjoy this lovely story of justice prevailing. I would have given it a 9 but Ryan lost the extra mark! Definitely a Thumbs up from me.