Lady in the Van, 3 Stars

Alex Jennings, courtesy of Standpointmag

Well, this is one strange, delightful movie. Based on a book, it is both weird and wonderful.

Maggie Smith (Ladies in Lavender) gives an Oscar worthy, superb, and haunting performance as the lady who lives in her van. Alex Jennings (The Queen) is also very effective as her 'landlord'. The supporting cast has a wide range of characters who add a lot to the story.

This one will stay with me for some time I think. Perhaps surprisingly, I'm not sure if I'd see it again. But I do recommend it highly.