Noelle
Noelle

Noelle

2007Movie90 minEnglish

Father Jonathan Keene – a cold, impatient Catholic priest – arrives in a tiny fishing village the week before Christmas to do what he does best: shut down a dying parish...

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IMDb6.6/10
Director: Hayley AtwellGenres: Short, Drama

Plot Summary

A young woman named Noelle is having a very bad day. She receives news that her parents have died in a car crash and struggles to cope with the overwhelming grief. A mysterious stranger appears, offering her a chance to revisit her past and make different choices.

Critical Reception

Noelle is a poignant short film that explores themes of loss, memory, and regret. While not widely released, its emotional depth and strong performances have garnered attention from those who have seen it.

What Reviewers Say

  • A deeply emotional and thought-provoking exploration of grief.
  • Hayley Atwell delivers a powerful and nuanced performance.
  • The film's ambiguous ending leaves a lasting impression.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely available for this short film, but those who have seen it praise its emotional impact and Atwell's acting.

Fun Fact

Hayley Atwell, known for her role as Peggy Carter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, wrote, directed, and starred in this short film early in her career.

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Peter McGinn

Peter McGinn

Okay, this review will suffer because the one I just wrote disappeared into the TMDB ether, and I didn’t like the movie enough to recreate what I just wrote. In brief, my reaction is that the acting seems restrained at times, almost wood...