Miss Potter (2006)

If you’re looking for a couple of hours to relax and enjoy the tale of an extraordinary woman, take a look at “Miss Potter”. Beatrix Potter (Renee Zellweger), the author and beloved illustrator of the Peter Rabbit books, isn’t the only one that comes to life in this movie – her illustrations do too. This movie is pleasing to the eyes and ears and is definitely a family film (PG) that has no earth-shattering surprises or convoluted plot. It’s a simple story of how Potter fell in love with her publisher Norman Wayne (Ewan McGregor) and how they worked as a team to get her work published – despite all odds. The film has a magical feel which I think is supported by the chemistry between Zellweger and McGregor. I liked this movie despite the mixed reviews and would encourage anyone to give it a try. Just don’t expect anything more than a simple heartwarming story.