Joanna Lumley
- 78 years old
- English
- Actor and writer
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Review - Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
BBC comedy makes a wobbly transfer to the big screen but its two delicious lead performances keep the comedy fizzing along.
Jason Solomons, Reuters, 30th June 2016'Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie': Review
"All I ever wanted was not to be fat and old!" cries PR guru and bad gran Edina Monsoon, bewailing the time when "the zeitgeist used to run right through me". As her best friend Patsy injects herself with Botox, flips through Tinder and quaffs Chanel No 5 because they've run out of Bolly, it's clear that writer/star Jennifer Saunders hasn't lost her touch over the quarter century since these characters were first conceived for TV.
Fionnuala Halligan, Screen Daily, 30th June 2016Film Review: Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
A personal appearance by the Queen herself would do little to distract from the joyous, film-driving chemistry between Saunders and Lumley, two effervescent pros who fit each other as comfortably as a sensible pair of flat-heeled shoes.
Guy Lodge, Variety, 30th June 201615 Fabulous facts about Absolutely Fabulous
Absolutely Fabulous is one of Britain's best-loved comedies, made wonderful by the fabulous characters of Patsy Stone and Eddie Monsoon. Here are some little known facts that all superfans should know.
Readers Digest, 30th June 2016Absolutely Fabulous - The Movie: review
Ab Fab is truly back, fatter and shinier than ever! A bit of sparkle in these bleak times. So, Jennifer Saunders I am obliged to say: cheers, thanks a lot.
Kate Stone, Funny Women, 30th June 2016Absolutely Fabulous review
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie is ridiculous, riotous and a bit of a mess but Jennifer Saunders and Joanna Lumley save the day and raise our spirits when we need them the most.
Stefan Kyriazis, The Daily Express, 30th June 2016Absolutely Fabulous The Movie review
'It certainly makes better use of its armies of celebrities than was managed in Zoolander 2'
Geoffrey Macnab, The Independent, 30th June 2016Absolutely Fabulous - The Movie review
So, what could the sweetest end be to the shittiest of weeks? Watching two of our fabulous female greats reprising roles that define the essence of bonkers (and genius) British comedy - yes Patsy and Eddie, we've buggering well missed you sweeties, and thank Christ you're back/
Amie-Jo Locke, InStyle, 30th June 2016Review: Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie
Fans are unlikely to be disappointed.
Charles Grant, Heat Magazine, 30th June 2016Ab Fab The Movie review: cameos drab, but leads are fab
No matter how much fashion has moved forward, Eddy and Patsy will always be in style.
Hanna Flint, Metro, 30th June 2016