From IMDB:
A young man ushers an older woman into a dark exploration of her past – back to the time when, as a young girl, she met a stranger who affected her life forever.
From Amazon Prime you can stream this 1 hour 45 minute complete film.
“Joe’s Palace” was reviewed immediately before “Capturing Mary” which is somewhat of a sequel to “Joe’s Palace”. That is to say, the story takes place in the same well-kept but empty London town house with the same door keeper Joe again played by Danny Lee Wynter. But this time who should come to the door but an elderly Maggie Smith playing Mary Gilbert. In this film from 2007 Maggie Smith was 75 years old. She makes no attempt at remedial makeup because she portrays a sad, regretful, possibly alcoholic woman whose life was ruined by a controlling and vindictive man Greville White played by David Walliams. If you go to IMDB and look at Mr. Walliams’ resumé you will discover that the list is impressive.
Once again Ruth Wilson shines in her part as young Mary Gilbert. Be sure to read about her performance in “Dark River“. In the title, it seems to me that the word “capturing” should have been “rescuing” because the emphasis in the plot is the help that the young compassionate doorman Joe gives to Mary.
Although the plot in “Joe’s Palace” was more captivating, the appeal of “Capturing Mary” is attention to detail and fine acting. In some ways much of the film involves talking heads. Indeed this film is in no way an action film. Neither was “Joe’s Palace” an action film but there were scenes you might never forget.
So I won’t call this film a “DO NOT MISS”. However I will be sorry if you miss this fine film.