A remarkable human drama; a confident effort from Leigh. His unique improvisational approach could easily have led to somewhat obvious characterizations (and occasionally almost does) but his are stereotypes that we know from real life and with collaborators like Broadbent, Sheen and Manville, believability always remains intact, in fact thoroughly so. Staunton's performance at the beginning is incredible and, like many characters in the film, hers is memorable and touching. One of my favorites of 2010.

Sometimes filmmakers get it too right, coming uncomfortably close to the truth. Mike Leigh achieves that truth in Another Year, a film that doesn't hide from the sadness, frustration, and ultimate disappointments of life. At its core is a happy couple on the brink of retirement enjoying their twilight years, strafing them are a handful of unhappy folk who I could relate to far too often. They drink too much, they're lonely, they're desperate and unhealthy... An excellent film, but don't expect any happy conclusions, or any conclusions at all as this film doesn't dwell on happy arc-narratives. We get a slice of life and then the end. Excellent, mature, at times heart warming.

I keep forgetting what a gem this actually is. When I first saw it all I did was cringe the whole way through. The second time - much the same. Watching it again today in a room full of people made me realise how funny, clever and sweet it actually is. Amazing performances by the entre cast - Leigh sure doesn't subscribe to Hitchcock's theory stating 'actors are cattle'. :)

A surprisingly devastating look at the realism and alienation of an everyday group of family and friends that was criminally overlooked at awards season.

At times wonderful, at times painful, but always profound, Another Year is about a happy couple and their friends. If you know Mike Leigh, you know that it's more about character than plot. If you don't know Mike Leigh films, you've got a great project to work on.

A stunning, heartbreaking film, featuring one of the finest female performances of the 21st century so far in Lesley Manville. Mike Leigh's best film in years.

Incredibly moving performance by Lesley Manville.

Ame la pareja que saben ser Tom y Gerri. Buena historia con actuaciones tan naturales que te olvidas espectador y eres un invitado más a compartir los vegetales cosechado por ellos. No se necesita mucho para ser feliz todo es cuestión de actitud, y en ningún momento se ven actitudes postadas. Ellos me recordaron a mi querida Eri y su novio Tom que se siempre felices, además del parecido con los nombres.

Laimīgs laulātais pāris, kuri kopā pavadījuši jau daudzus gadus, un viņu tuvākie - dēls, draudzene, bērnības draugs, brālis. Maiks Lī rāda vientulību tuvplānā un par filmas galveno varoni negaidot izvirza Mēriju - jauku, bet dīvainu sekretāri, kura nekādi nespēj ieķerties dzīvē. Mērijas lomā ir Lesley Manville, kuru es burtiski nupat skatījos britu seriālā Mayday pilnīgi citādā lomā, tādēļ varu jo labāk novērtēt Manville talantu - no viņas Mērijas gribas kaunā novērsties, bet pēc tam samīļot kā nosalušu dzīvnieciņu.
Maika Lī filmas vienmēr uzdod jautājumus. Kāpēc dažiem paveicas atrast īsto cilvēku? Vai vientulību ir nolemtība?

Brilliantly hilarious and depressing.

Magnificent film from Leigh, attempting and succeeding at one of the most difficult tasks for a filmmaker and storyteller: presenting a believable and compelling vision of goodness. Tom and Gerri, devoting themselves to the muck of the world (he a geologist, she a social worker, both avid gardeners), offer a welcoming home to friends in need. Leigh's economy of shots keeps the film engaging as each scene feels crucial. Manville and Broadbent lead the outstanding cast.