Everybody likes a sassy old broad. And no broad is sassier than Judi Dench in Mrs. Henderson Presents. From the beginning, her straightforward remarks keep the other characters in line and keep the audience laughing. Dame Judi is really what keeps this movie afloat; she makes Mrs. Henderson so interesting that you want to know how she works things out, even if you don't really want to watch the rest of the movie. I know Bob Hoskins, who for no reason whatsoever reminds me of Danny Devito, plays the male lead, but his character just pales in comparison. This movie is pleasantly light and fluffy, until about 3/4 of the way through when the plot hits you with WWII in the face. It gets too serious very quickly, and you have to wonder what happened to the movie that you came here to enjoy. However, Mrs. Henderson wouldn't let you leave the movie without a smile on your face. For a good laugh, a deeper appreciation of Judi Dench, and some softcore nudity, I recommend Mrs. Henderson Presents.