
In 1930s Hudson Valley, Margaret "Daisy" Suckley is reacquainted with her distant cousin, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, to help him relax at his family estate. That aid soon develops into much more as they become lovers. That puts Daisy in a unique position as Roosevelt receives the King and Queen of Britain in 1939 for a visit. As the Royal couple copes with the President's oddly plebeian arrangements, Daisy learns that there is far more to Roosevelt's life than she reali... (Full plot summary below)
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In 1930s Hudson Valley, Margaret "Daisy" Suckley is reacquainted with her distant cousin, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, to help him relax at his family estate. That aid soon develops into much more as they become lovers. That puts Daisy in a unique position as Roosevelt receives the King and Queen of Britain in 1939 for a visit. As the Royal couple copes with the President's oddly plebeian arrangements, Daisy learns that there is far more to Roosevelt's life than she realized. With the world about to be set ablaze by war, friendships are struck and perspectives are gained on that special weekend that would make all the difference with a great, but very human, president.
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| ObserverRex ReedIn beauty, tone, technical achievement and cinematic artistry on every level, Hyde Park on Hudson is a movie unto itself - funny, believable, historic and hugely entertaining. |
| Philadelphia InquirerSteven ReaMurray and Linney are terrific together (and apart), their notes pitch perfect, and the supporting cast is good all around. |
| honeycuttshollywood.comKirk HoneycuttA presidential mistress makes a good window into events of worldwide importance. |
| SSG SyndicateSusan GrangerBrushing aside the calculations of the story with sheer believability and the unwavering force of his sardonic humanity, Bill Murray delivers one of the most astonishing, rewarding performances of the year. |
| leonardmaltin.comLeonard MaltinAfter a while you forget you're watching Bill Murray, which is no small feat. |
| Times-PicayuneMike ScottNever elevated beyond much more than mere presidential puffery. |
| Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertThis isn't a serious historical film. It plays different instruments than Spielberg's "Lincoln." Murray, who has a wider range than we sometimes realize, finds the human core of this FDR and presents it tenderly. |
| OregonianMarc MohanUnfortunately, the movie isn't a real success, as director Roger Michell ("Notting Hill") is both too ambitious in the story he tries to tell and not ambitious enough in the way he tells it. |
| New York PostLou LumenickHalf as long and twice as much fun as the self-important "Lincoln," Roger Michell's charming sex-and-politics comedy Hyde Park on Hudson is basically a frothy tabloid take on presidential history. And for my money, that's a good thing in a season filled with puffed-up prestige pictures. |
| Lagniappe (Mobile, AL)Asia FreyAs a snapshot, or a character study, or just an interesting historical anecdote, "Hyde Park on Hudson" worked beautifully on some levels, while failing on plenty of others. |